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Located in a beautiful gated & secured luxury Davie community of Long Lake Ranches West. Home features: 5 BR, 4.5BA, over 4,500 sqft of living area, corner lot, marble & Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, wrought iron & mahogany stairs, pool and so much more.

Offered at $1,145,000.

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Spectacular courtyard home on a cul-de-sac, fully upgraded contemporary modern interior. Guest house, gazebo, beautiful garden with cascading waterfall and beach entry pool.

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Palatial 3 story private gated estate on 7.5 acres. Featuring: library, office, stained glass windows, gourmet kitchen, 12 seat theatre, game room, bowling alley, 4 fireplaces, elevator, 9 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms, and so much more.

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MIAMI Incredible Lake Front Estate with Breath Taking Water Views! This Tropical Corner Lot Has A Fresh Water Private Beachfront, Magnificent Large Pool & Patio, Large Wood Dock, & Beautiful Sunset Views. Home features 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, over 6,000 sqft of living area.

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Beautiful lake from home sits on a 1 acre lot in prestigious neighborhood. Large circular driveway with fountain leading to entry and 3 car garage. Home features: 5 BR, 4.5 BA, over 5,500 sqft of living area. Marble floors throughout the social areas. Wood burning fireplace. So much more… Offered at $1,499,988.

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WESTON

This 3BR, 2BA home is situated in the center of Weston, walking distance from “A” elementary & middle school, only 10 minutes from Cypress Bay High School. Spacious backyard with view of water. New roof and the interior and exterior of the house have recently been painted.

Offered at $365,000. Call Courtney Silverman – (954) 292-0743

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As you enter through the iron gates to this elegant home, you will be charmed by the natural light throughout. Home features: 5BR/3BA, 3 car garage, marble floors, crown molding, updated bathrooms, wood kitchen cabinets, and so much more.

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WESTON Two story townhome on the golf course.

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Offered at $635,000. Call Alan Philipson from The Rosen Team – (954) 290-0275

WESTON

This home is ready to move in. House features: 6/BR, 4/ BA, over 4000 sq ft of living area, house is on a cul-de-sac, neutral ceramic tile, wood floors in the bedrooms and stairs, crown molding, 3 car garage, huge yard with a pool Offered at $785,000.

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This home is located in Portosol, a gateway planned community.

Home features, lake front, 4BR, 3BA, loft, 3 car garage, over 3000 sqft of living area, a chef’s dream kitchen w/contemporary espresso cabinetry. So much to offer, definitely a must see.

Offered at $469,000.

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WESTON

This beautiful home is located on a corner lot in Waterford Landing.

Home features: 4BR/2.5BA, pool, split floor plan, solid wood cabinetry & granite countertops, screened patio, fenced yard, security alarm system, roof is 6 years, pool not heated, great schools & walking distance to Weston Town Center. Must see. Offered at $535,000.

Call Tami Caci-Armao from the Rosen Team – (954) 292-9660

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This one story home is located in a gated community.

Home features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 2,000 sqft of living area, ready to move in Offered at $430,000.

Call Florencia Ochiuzze – (954) 588-4394

WESTON

Located in the gated community of Sawgrass Preserved. Home features 3BR, 2BA, over 1500 sqft of living area, tile flooring, vaulted ceiling, freshly painted in and out of home. Must see.

Offered at $405,000 Call Claudia Georgiopoulous – (954) 802-1103

Contents PUBLISHER’S PAGE

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84 “Baby” the Month

Calendar 14 July 2016

pet care

Community News

86 Urinalysis and Early Kidney Disease Detection

16 Weston’s Hometown July 4th Celebration to Honor City’s 20th Anniversary

18 Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Summerfest 18 Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Scholarships to Student Musicians 20 Arts Council of Greater Weston Committed to Enhancing Arts and Culture 22 Congratulations Weston University Class of 2016 22 Weston Rotary Gives Scholarships to High School Seniors 24 Stay Sharp this Summer with Weston Community Center Programs 24 Summer Fun at the Weston Branch Library 26 RainoutLine Provides Park and Field Closure Information 26 Visitors Guide is Valuable Resource for Residents 28 Weston Goes Green – Large Turnout for Hazardous Waste Recycling Event 28 Weston’s Drinking Water Meets All Safety Standards

mayor’s message 30 City Urges Residents to Stay Safe and Informed

legislative look 30 Florida and Its History of Fracking

real estate 32 Questions That Sellers Ask – Part II

Community News 34 Home Swimming Pool Safety Tips 36 Weston CERT Hosts Regional Disaster Drill 38 Cleveland Clinic Florida Transplant Center Breaks Record

our FEATURE STORY 40 Tiny Planet Preschool Provides a World-Class Education

can do kid 42 Cypress Bay Graduate Receives Government Studies Scholarship

Health and Wellness 44 CoQ10 Supplementation Beneficial to Those on Cholesterol Medication 45 Student Plans Party to Bring Happiness to Holocaust Survivors

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82 Finesse Shots: How to Fade and Draw the Ball

Pet of the month

12 Summer Fun is at your Fingertips

Community News

Tee to Green

Photo of the month Ask the Expert 46 Protect Yourself from the Sun 47 The Sagemont School Introduces VPK

school news 50 Imagine Weston Second Graders Take Learning to Heart 50 Country Isles Fifth Graders Explore Underwater Environment 52 Indian Trace Elementary Spanish Club Excels at World Language Competition 52 Weston Thespians Take Home Cappies Awards 54 Eagle Point Elementary Students Meet the Masters 58 Eagle Point Elementary Students Soar on Leadership Day 58 Two Weston Students Recognized as Kids of Character

87 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

Rotary News 88 Rotary Club of Weston Services Community and Beyond

snapshots from school 90 Class Acts

Camp Round-up 94 Fun in the Sun

59 Manatee Bay Elementary Clinches Fourth First In Math Title 60 Two Weston Schools Welcome Visitors from Vietnam 60 Gator Run Elementary Fourth Grade Class Catches Olympic Fever 64 Cypress Bay Honors The Big Kahuna

seen on scene 96 Community Snapshots

66 Children Create Memories at Camp Cypress

Health & Wellness 68 The Life Altering Effects of Marijuana on Teenagers 70 Acupuncture and Cancer

ask the expert 72 Developmental Flatfoot in Children 74 Basic Rules for Healthy Golf 76 Pick Your Poison: Thumbsucking or Pacifier Use 77 How to Make Debt Collectors Pay Big Money for Unwanted Telephone Calls (Part 1 of 3)

Health & Wellness 78 Protecting Your Eyes This Summer

legally speaking 80 How Much Will This Cost?

positive parenting 81 Preparing for the Storm…Being Back to School Ready!

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Getting to the Bottom of Your Digestive Troubles Anyone who has suffered digestive problems knows that symptoms can range from mild to severe pain and bloating to diarrhea or constipation, none of which sounds like Ronnie Pimentel, MD much fun. But in truth a lot more could actually be going on. It’s important to find out as early as possible, because some issues can lead to more serious, chronic illnesses if left untreated.

of digestive disorders much more palatable.

For example, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an important tool that allows doctors to see your internal organs very clearly. EUS provides very high resolution images, because it does not have to go through barriers such as skin and bone, as compared to surface ultrasound.

Your digestive system is a complex and extensive part of the body. It starts at your mouth, down your esophagus to your stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, and ends at your anus. It’s responsible for helping your body absorb essential nutrients and then getting rid of the waste, which are very important functions. So, if you continue to suffer from digestive disturbances, it’s probably time to make an appointment with your doctor.

Not only will you be more comfortable once you’ve gotten to the source of the issue, more importantly, early diagnosis and treatment can reduce damage to your esophagus and GI tract.

EUS is very useful in helping physicians evaluate cancers or other tumors of the stomach, esophagus, pancreas, colon, liver, gall bladder, digestive tract and rectum, as well as to plan the most effective treatment strategies. It can even provide good images of smaller masses that may not be detected using other technology. And, preliminary results are available immediately, allowing for timely staging and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. In fact, in the past 5 years EUS has become utilized more and more in this capacity.

Today, gastroenterologists are using advanced technology that make diagnosis and treatment

According to Cleveland Clinic Florida gastroenterologist Ronnie Pimentel, MD, “the EUS procedure is typically performed in an outpatient setting, and usually takes close to 45 minutes.” He adds that “patients do not experience discomfort during the procedure, and are able to go home the same day.”

How EUS works EUS is much like a regular endoscopy procedure in that a probe is inserted down the esophagus and into the stomach.

The difference, however, is that the probe’s tip has an ultrasound camera on it that provides a very clear view of the stomach and nearby organs.

By getting so close to the organs, EUS allows doctors to take a biopsy through the stomach wall, by removing a small amount of tissue for testing. Getting a biopsy this way is more comfortable for patients than a traditional needle biopsy through the skin, and more critical is the fact that it reduces the risk of “seeding,” or spreading the tumor through the skin or to other parts of the body.

Dr. Pimentel states that, “another important use for EUS is to perform nerve blocks for severe pain in cancer patients. We also can insert markers (known as fiducials) to guide future radiation treatments so that they target only the tumor, not the healthy tissue around it.”

In addition, EUS is sometimes used to help find answers for patients with abdominal pain that doctors have been unable to explain.

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Summer Fun is at your Fingertips

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s we enter the second month of summer vacation, and the novelty of days with no school has worn off, many parents (myself included) are hearing the familiar phrase: “What are we doing today?” Fortunately, we live in a community where there are many great things to do all summer long.

Many parents took advantage of Our City Magazine’s Camp Guide to find their kids the perfect summer camp experience. It’s available online (www.ourcitymedia.com) and many camp programs run through August so there’s still plenty of time to sign up. Other families may be spending time traveling to parts near and far.

Most of us will gather with friends and family to celebrate our country’s 240th Independence Day. I plan on slow-cooking ribs on the barbecue.

If you are looking for something to do right now, have no fear! Check out Our City Magazine’s monthly community calendar – it’s full of local events and activities for every age and every interest.

Regardless of what you do this summer, remember to stay safe.

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Hometown Celebration 5K Run/ Walk – Join your friends and family for a 4th of July holiday celebration run in the area of Weston Regional Park. It is sponsored by Broward Health Weston and the City of Weston. Race time is 7am. Registration is $20 per person.

Register at www.active.com.

Weston Friends Club Bridge – This group plays the second and fourth Mondays of the month. If you play bridge and are interested in joining a friendly game, call Judy Good at 954-349-1578.

Fun with Miss Peanut Butter – The Weston Branch Library presents this program for kids of all ages from 11am-12pm. It features interactive music, puppets, songs and bubble fun!

For more information call 954-357-5386.

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August 2nd

Hometown July 4th Parade – This 4th of July tradition is Weston’s biggest and most exciting event of the year.

This year’s parade theme is A Weston 4th: Celebrating 20 years. The parade begins promptly at 10:30am in Weston Town Center. The 2016 Grand Marshal is Rick Folbaum of CBS4 Miami, who is proud to be a Weston resident. For more information visit www.westonfl. org or call 954-389-4321.

Teen Art Class – Ages 12 and up can express their creativity and learn new artistic skills with the Art Hub, Inc. at the Weston Branch Library. The class is from 3-4pm. Call 954-357-5386 for more information.

Health Fair for Adults –Join Humana Dietitian Lisa Wright to learn about healthy diets and exercise for adults.

The program also includes healthy snack making demonstrations and free chair yoga. It is from 12:30-2pm at the Weston Branch Library. For more information call 954-357-5306.

5th Knitting & Crocheting Club – Adults, ages 18 and older, can come together to knit and crochet every Tuesday from 3-5pm at the Weston Branch Library. Please bring your own needles and yarn. For more information call 954-357-5304.

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Babysitting Class – A registered nurse will teach kids, ages 11-15, the skills needed to care for infants and children.

The program will also discuss creating and managing a babysitting business.

Participants should bring a newborn sized doll or stuffed animal. The class is from 3-5pm at the Weston Branch Library. Call 954-357-5386 for more information.

Weston Library Book Club – All are welcome to join a book talk on The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.

This book club meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:307:30pm at the Weston Branch Library.

For more information call 954-357-5304.

19th Zumba Kids – Baptist Health presents a free Zumba exercise class just for kids at the Weston Branch Library. The demonstration is from 2-3pm. To learn more call 954-357-5386.

20th Summerfest Concert – The Weston Philharmonic Society presents this intimate concert featuring the Symphony of the Americas orchestra joined by internationally-renowned musicians. The concert is at 8pm at Temple Dor Dorim. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students.

For more information visit www. westonphilharmonic.com.

9th Creative Writing Workshop – Calling all aspiring authors. The Weston Writers Circle meets the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM at the Weston Branch Library. For information, please contact Randy Mazie at 954-815-0986.

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16th Animal Tales – Children, ages five and up, can meet real live animals and learn about them at this free program at the Weston Branch Library from 2-3pm. For more information call 954-357-5430.

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Diet to Combat Stress – Dietitian and Nutritionist Veronica Sierra will explain how a healthy and balanced diet can help the body overcome some of the negative effects of stress. This program will be conducted in Spanish. It takes place from 5:30-6:30pm at the Weston Branch Library. Call 954-357-5306 for more information.

August 5th Weston Friends Club Lunch Bunch – Join the Weston Friends Club for lunch at a local restaurant at 11:45am. To reserve a seat or get more information about Lunch Bunch or other Weston Friends Club activities and events, please call Rhonda Weissbein at 954-253-4685.

August 6th Storytelling with Sporty Sue – The Weston Branch Library presents this program for children from 11am-12pm.

Suzy Hammer brings original tales, magic and music to entertain and enlighten kids about exercise and nutrition. For more information call 954-357-5386.

August 20th

15th Weston Friends Club Canasta – Weston Friends Club members play Standard American Canasta on the third Friday of the month from 1-4:30pm.

Beginners are welcome. For more information about this activity or other Weston Friends Club events, please call Ann Lundeen at 954-217-6100.

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20th-23rd Bulk Trash Pick-up – FREE Bulk Pick-Up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, which is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am on your collection day.

For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at 954-385-2600 or visit www.westonfl.org/Departments PublicWorks/BulkPickup.

Weston Art Guild Reception – The Weston Art Guild is hosting a reception from 6-9pm for the opening of its exhibit at the Sailboat Bend Artist Loft in Fort Lauderdale.

The exhibit runs through September 8th. For more information contact Barbara Burk at 504-4270129.

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veryone loves a parade and Weston’s annual 4th of July Hometown Parade is always one of the most popular. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets in and around Weston Town Center to watch this year’s festivities.

Organizers are expecting about 50 entries in the parade including decorated floats, marching bands, police and fire vehicles, costumed characters and much more. The Arts Council of Greater Weston, Rotary Club of Weston, and various Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops have already committed to march in the parade.

“A Weston 4th: Celebrating 20 Years,

1996-2016” is this year’s theme. It’s a chance for parade participants and residents to reflect on how Weston has grown and changed over the years.

Event organizers expect parade participants and spectators to prominently display their community pride. Presiding over the parade will be 2016 Grand Marshal Rick Folbaum, CBS4 news anchor and proud Weston resident.

The 4th of July Hometown Parade will begin promptly at 10:30am from Town Center Boulevard and Three Village Road and wind its way in and around Weston Town Center. The event typically attracts about 3,000 spectators. Weston’s Director of Parks and

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Weston Town Center to watch Weston’s July 4th Parade.

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Recreation, Don Decker, recommends people arrive early to secure a prime viewing spot along the parade route and to bring their own chairs.

Prior to the parade will be the City of Weston Hometown 4th of July 5K Run/Walk, presented in partnership with Broward Health Weston. The race begins at 7:00am at Weston Regional Park.

Applications are available at www.splitsecondtiming.com/weston-hometown-july-4th-classic-2016.

The registration fee is $20 in advance and $25 on race day. This familyfriendly race is a timed event and awards will be presented for various catIt’s not too late to register for the City of egories and age groups.

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To learn more about any of the City of Weston’s 4th of July Hometown Celebration events go to www.westonfl.org/Events or contact the Weston Community Center at 954-389-4321.

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Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Summerfest Community News

By Stacey Bomser

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lorida’s longest running music festival is coming to Weston on Wednesday, July 20th, when the Weston Philharmonic Society presents the Symphony of the Americas’ 25th Anniversary Summerfest at Temple Dor Dorim.

This year’s concert features musicians and soloists who have appeared in Summerfest over the past 25 years. These guest musicians, representing more than ten different countries, will join principal musicians from the Symphony of the Americas for this unique cultural exchange.

Under the baton of the Symphony’s artistic director, Maestro James BrooksBruzzese, the musicians will perform throughout Florida and the Americas.

Activities include concerts, master classes, and educational outreach, taking the masterful sounds of this great ensemble to audiences who have never before experienced the exhilaration of a live orchestral performance.

Weston Philharmonic Society Co-Presidents Lou Marett and Andrea Burghardt

Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese

Flute Soloist Marilyn Maingart

say they are delighted to welcome Summerfest back to Weston. “We are both privileged and honored to be able to brighten your summer with this wonderful evening. In our tradition of bringing fine music to our residents, this ranks as one of the best offerings.”

In a program titled “Sunset Serenade”, Summerfest 2016 will feature “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, “Intendamente Romantico” arranged by Latin Grammy winning composer Eduardo Magallanes, a piazzola “Libertango”, plus “Devil’s Trill” performed by the Symphony of the Americas’ principal flutist, Marilyn Maingart.

Weston Philharmonic Society Virtuoso Society tickets are available for Summerfest. “We formed the Virtuoso Society to insure we can continue our outstanding music education programs for Weston students,” states WPS Past President Rochelle Koenig. “We reach approximately 6,000 Weston elementary school children annually with music enrichment sessions presented by professional musicians. We also donate scholarships to graduating seniors who wish to continue their music education.” Virtuoso Society tickets are $50 and include preferred seating, name listing in the program, as well as recognition during the concert.

Summerfest Concertmaster Orlando Forte

The 2016 Summerfest concert is scheduled for July 20th at 8pm at Temple Dor Dorim. There will be a dessert reception before the concert, beginning at 7:15pm. Summerfest tickets are $30 for general admission and $10 for students and can be purchased at Mia of London Jewelers in Weston Commons or Glamopolitan Beauty Lounge in Weston Town Center. For more information on the Summerfest concert visit www.westonphilharmonic.org or call 954-900-2286.

Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Scholarships to Student Musicians

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he Weston Philharmonic Society is dedicated to helping enrich our community through music, arts and culture.

For over 20 years, with support from the City of Weston and Arts Council of Greater Weston, the Weston Philharmonic Society (WPS) has brought world-class symphony orchestras to Weston as well as fostered music appreciation through its In Schools Music program, which brings professional musicians from the Symphony of the Americas into Weston classrooms.

“One of the Weston Philharmonic Society’s main goals it to promote music education and appreciation in Weston students and an integral part of that includes providing scholarships to allow students to pursue advanced studies in music and one day become musicians or music educators for future generations,” stated WPS Co-President Louis Marett.

During a Weston City Commission meeting, the WPS recognized four graduating seniors from Cypress Bay and Western high schools for their superior musical accomplishments and outstanding dedication to the musical arts in our community. Each student received a $500 scholarship to further their studies.

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Cypress Bay graduate Shelbie Rassler will study at the prestigious Boston Conservatory this fall.

Shelbie plays the drums and the saxophone, for which she was first chair in the 2016 All County Honors Band. She was also Head Drum Major for the Cypress Bay Sound of Thunder Marching Band. Her passion is classical music composition. She wrote a Commissioner Toby Feuer, Mayor Daniel Stermer, WPS Past President Roger Lander, WPS Co-President full-length children’s musiAndrea Burghardt, Maria Carmela Bernal, Arissa Cushnie, Shelbie Rassler, Valentina Rodriguez, WPS Co-President cal which has been perLouis Marett, Commissioner Jim Norton and Commissioner Tom Kallman. Photo courtesy City of Weston. formed at local children’s into the Music Business Entrepreneurship where she played percussion. This past hospitals and facilities year, she served as both Head Drum and Technology program. She hopes to for the underserved in our community.

Major and Percussion Section Leader. become a music producer.

Shelbie is the recipient of the National Maria participates in all aspects of band Arissa Cushnie has been an active League of American Pen Women’s Music including marching band, concert band member of the choral department at Composition Award. and indoor percussion. The talented Western High School, where she served Valentina Rodriguez’s passion is the musician has earned Superior ratings as Co-President and Student Conductor performing arts. She was a member of at solo and ensemble music festivals at during her senior year. Arissa has been the Cypress Bay Choir and American both the district and state levels. She will a member of both the All County and Musical Theatre program. In addition, attend the University of Miami.

All State Honors Choruses for three conshe took voice lessons for seven years secutive years.

She will attend Florida at Broadway Kids Studio. The motivated For more information on the State University. artist is self-taught in guitar. She is Weston Philharmonic Society visit Classmate Maria Camila Bernal parexcited to attend the University of the Arts, www.westonphilharmonic.org. ticipated in the school’s band program, in Philadelphia, where she was accepted

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▸▸ Work with other organizations to bring first class art and culture events to the n addition to its lush landscaping, stellar schools, amazing athletic leagues and City of Weston. recreational facilities, Weston is known for its exceptional cultural arts programs.

Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation, works directly with the Arts Popular events such as the Weston Foreign Film Series, Celebrate the Arts Day, Council and credits its success to the tireless efforts of its volunteers. “I have had the Student Artist Showcase and new Weston World Fest are all made possible by the Arts pleasure of working with the Arts Council of Greater Weston since its inception. The Council of Greater Weston. organization continues to impress me with their With financial support from the City, this passion for providing arts and cultural events to the non-for-profit, all volunteer organization community.” is committed to supporting the arts in our Mayor Daniel Stermer is equally impressed with community. The newly elected Officers for the Arts Council’s commitment. “The strength of 2016-2018 are President Jami Nix Rahn, 1st the community both economically, emotionally and Vice President Irene Carraway, 2nd Vice socially has been enhanced by the cultural offerings President Joy Rodenberg, Secretary Gryselle made possible through the works of the Arts Council Machicote and Treasurer Betty Silva. The of Greater Weston. It has brought a level of arts Directors are Claudia Fernandez, Eli Habib, and culture to our community that would not have Jonathan Gillman, Carol Lema, Joyce Rhone been achieved without their conception, participaand Vicki Rosen. Past President Advisors are tion, vision, planning and execution; not to mention Rochelle Koenig and Andrea Sanders. the man and woman power of the sheer number of The Arts Council works with the City of volunteers that it takes to put on events of the caliber Weston to coordinate cultural event requests The Arts Council of Greater Weston Board: Secretary Gryssele Macicote (front row, of the offerings made available.” through an Arts Alliance. Its mission is to: left), Treasurer Betty Silva, Vice President Irene Carraway, 2nd VP Joy Rodenberg, Past President Joy Rodenberg has been active in ▸▸ Help our community provide diverse and Vicki Rosen (back row, left), Carol Lema, President Jami Nix Rahn, Eli Habib, Claudina Fernandez, and Joyce Rhone. Not pictured: Jonathan L. Gillman. the Arts Council for years and recalls the remarkarts and culture events and activities able change that occurred after the organization that will place Weston among the decided to become presenters as well as facilitators. “It has been wonderful to see the preeminent South Florida communities. growth of events for the community who has responded whole-heartedly to our efforts. ▸▸ Assist the City of Weston in reviewing requests to sponsor or provide venues for We look forward to much more in the years ahead.” arts and cultural events. ▸▸ Be a liaison for the community, the City of Weston and the Broward County To keep up with all the arts and culture offerings in Weston, visit the Cultural Affairs Division.

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Congratulations Weston University Class of 2016 Community News

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he Weston City Commission formally recognized the Weston University Class of 2016. Twentytwo students from Cypress Bay, Western and Sagemont high schools were honored for completing the unique civic education program offered by the City of Weston. The Weston City Commissioners, along with School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson, of Weston, were on hand for the graduation ceremony. Students were presented with plaques and memory books with photos from their various activities throughout the year.

Weston University provides select high school students with an in-depth education in the functions of local government. Throughout the six-month course, students met once a month for a full-day program that The Weston University Class of 2016 poses with Mayor Daniel Stermer, Commissioners Toby Feuer, Jim Norton highlighted different aspects and characteristics of and Tom Kallman, and Broward School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson. Photo courtesy City of Weston.

Weston’s governmental structure.

The program days included a focus on: local and Estrada, Sarah Gillman, Hannah Gutner, Rachel Gutner, Caroline Johnson, state government; law enforcement services; community services; fire and EMS Brooke Miller, Luis Pelaez, Jacob Pincus, Diego Roncancio, Nicole Ross, Anaservices; planning, zoning and engineering; government and finance. The class Cristina Sanchez, Ariana Serrano, Jonathan Sherman, Samek Tekie, William also took a one-day field trip to Washington D.C. Tracey, Brooklynne Villano, Agustina Vincent de Urquiza, and Benjamin White.

The Weston University program concluded with a mock city commission meetIn September, the City will open applications for the next Weston University ing in which students portrayed the various roles of city government. During the class. The program is open to Weston residents attending Cypress Bay High simulation they utilized the knowledge they had gained throughout the program School, The Sagemont School and Western High School, as well as homeschooled year to present and/or defend their side of several agenda issues. students. To apply, students must submit an essay entitled “Communities Need Weston University liaison Denise Barrett-Miller says she is extremely proud Leaders” to their high school. The field of students will be narrowed by school of the Class of 2016. “It was composed of 22 incredibly bright students who took administration and the City’s Department of Communications to select the final their academic knowledge and unparalleled enthusiasm and inquisitiveness and class of 20 to 24 students. applied it to Weston’s local government. Without a doubt, these students are our leaders of tomorrow and we are in excellent hands.”

For more information on the Weston University program or to The City would like to acknowledge its Weston University Class of 2016: Karl view the Class of 2016’s memory book, visit www.westonfl.org/ Ackermann, Victor Bezerra, Claudia Castre, Melanie Chapilliquen, Caridad Departments/Communications/YouthInGovernment.aspx.

Weston Rotary Gives Scholarships to High School Seniors

By Stacey Bomser

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he Rotary Club of Weston recently presented scholarships to 50 seniors from Cypress Bay and Western high schools, The Sagemont School, and Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth (HANDY). Students received their awards at the annual Scholarship Awards Breakfast ceremony.

“The scholarship breakfast is the best day of the Weston Rotary year as it represents the culmination of hundreds of hours of service by our members to assist deserving students in achieving their educational

goals,” stated Weston Rotary Scholarship Committee Co-Chair Brad Coren. “Our Club’s intent is to ensure that these students attend college and eventually become the community leaders of tomorrow.”

The scholarship program is one of the Rotary Club of Weston’s largest community service projects. Over the last 29 years, it has given away more than $1 million to deserving students. Most of the money is raised during the annual WestonLawyers.com Golf Classic, which this year drew a record 180 golfers.

In order to be eligible for a Rotary Club

2016 Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship recipients.

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Scholarship, students must have good grades, combined with a solid record of community service and show a financial need. In addition to the scholarship application, students must provide at least two recommendations from guidance counselors, teachers or their principal. They also are asked to write an essay describing their educational goals and how the scholarship will help them to achieve those goals.

Each applicant is then interviewed by the Rotary Club of Weston’s scholarship committee.

This year’s Rotary Scholarship recipients are: Alina Asif, Michael Benben, Maria Bernal, Kortney Brown, Nicolas Buitrago, Luisa Cardona, Courtney Carlton, Melanie Chapilliquen, Emily Chen, Juan Cheng, Georgi Cowan, Ke-ana Durham, Tiffany Fernandez, Emily Furar, Ana Garcia, Nasser Hassoun, Justin Iannocone, Alyson Jacobs, Amy McCollam, Rachel Merry, Miwolf Millien, Jeremy Mochel, Claudia Moncaliano, Rebecca Norman, Victor Palacio, Shaquan Parrish, Pratiksha Patra, Dassi Romain, Ana-Cristina Sanchez, Angel Stone, Amber Surdin, Maria Tato, Khristy Thompson, Robert Traitz and Camila Vincent de Urquiza.

In addition, 19 Students of the Month also received scholarships. Congratulations to Tara Baherlee, Alana Barrett, Michael Benben, Andrew Blake, Kelsey Calamaro, Courtney Carlton, Sophie Cohen, Caitlyn Dang, Daley Drucker, Emily Franco, Zachary Friedman, Andrew Mellies, Matthew Mellies, Rebecca Norman, Nicholas Padron, Guo Qian, Roger Romero, Shivani Shirovastava, and Ian Sorensen.

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Stay Sharp this Summer with Weston Community Center Programs Community News

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as well as their bodchool may be out for summer, but that doesn’t ies active during mean you can’t learn new skills. The Weston the summer months.

Community Center offers a wide variety of proKidokinetics and grams providing academic and athletic enrichment Sportskinetics are the for both children and adults. “fun way to fitness.” Kids, At Buildbots Robotics, children can explore the ages three to ten, will magic of Lego® Robotics and apply that knowledge develop important buildto design, build and program robots to solve amazing blocks for life such ing challenges. The program, for kids ages seven to 14, combines creativity, design, logic, teamwork, scal- as discipline, confidence, coordination, fine and ability, and problem solving skills. The class meets gross motor skills, and fitness. Children are introevery Monday from 4:45-6:30pm. duced to a new activity each week in a fun and nonThe Chess Club meets every Monday from 4:45competitive atmosphere. The summer session runs 5:45pm. Children, ages five to 18, will learn to play chess and develop self-confidence, intuition, memory, July 27th to August 24th. The three to seven-year-old class meets Wednesdays from 4:15-5pm and the five concentration, logical and critical thinking, and reato ten-year-old class from 5-5:45pm. soning skills. Chess Club is open to all skill levels.

The Kidokinetics Jr. program is designed for It’s important that children keep their minds younger children and their parents or caregivers. These classes increase body awareness and help toddlers learn coordination and balance and to control muscles. Eighteen to 36-montholds meet on Tuesday mornings from 10-10:45am and two to four-year-olds meet on Thursdays from 4:30-5:15pm.

Children and adults can learn selfdefense and discipline in USA Goju Karate. Black belt instructors teach the basic principles of self-defense, fighting, weaponry and forms. Students may

choose to attend either one or two classes per week.

On Mondays, ages six to twelve meet from 6-7pm, ages 13-18 from 7-8pm, and adults from 7-8:30pm.

On Wednesdays, ages six to eight meet from 6-7pm, ages nine to 14 from 7-8pm, ages 15-18 and adults from 8-9:30pm.

For adults, free friendly games of bridge and mahjong take place each week at the community center. Open Bridge Play is Monday from 12:30-4pm and Wednesday and Fridays from 12:30-3:30pm.

Open Mahjong is on Thursdays from 11am-3pm.

The Weston Community Center is located at 20200 Saddle Club Road, inside Weston Regional Park. For more information call 954-389-4321. To see a schedule of all the programs and activities available this summer visit http://www.westonfl. org/media/docs/misc/Class_Schedule. pdf. Most classes have a nominal fee.

Photos courtesy City of Weston.

Summer Fun at the Weston Branch Library

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eat the heat this summer at the Weston Branch Library. It offers a variety of programs and activities for all ages and interests.

There are story time sessions every Thursday morning, starting with Baby Story Time from 10:30-11am for babies from three to eleven months old, Toddler Story Time from 11:30am-12pm for children 12-35 months old, and Preschool Story Time from 12:30-1pm for ages three to five. All programs are free and take place in the Multi-Purpose Room. In addition, Wags and Tales takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 3-4pm. Children can read to a trained therapy dog. This program is designed to make reading fun and boost the child’s confidence in reading aloud. Preregistration is required; call 954-357-5430.

Adults can join the Weston Library Book Club. It meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. Copies of each month’s title are available at the reference desk. Club de Lectura, a Spanish Book Club, meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. The August book selection is Abrazar el Exito by Diana Macias.

Munchkin Mondays offer a different program each month for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The summer sessions are on Monday,

July 11th and Monday, August 8th from 4-5pm. Parents must be present with their children. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 954-357-5430 to register. A registered nurse will conduct a babysitting class on Wednesday, July 13th from 3-5pm. Participants, ages 11 to 15, will learn skills to care for infants and children.

Creating and managing a babysitting business will also be discussed. Please bring a newborn sized doll or stuffed animal. Children, ages five and up, can meet and learn about real live animals at Animal Tales on Saturday, July 16th from 2-3pm. This free program takes place in the library’s Multi-Purpose Room.

Teens can explore their creativity with Art Hub, Inc. It will offer a free art class for ages 12 and up, on Monday, July 18th from 3-4pm. All ages will enjoy Fun with Miss Peanut Butter on Saturday, July 30th from 11am-12pm. This free program features interactive music, puppets, songs and bubble fun. On Saturday, August 6th, Sporty Sue will entertain and enlighten children about exercise and nutrition. Storyteller Suzy Hammer brings original tales, magic and music. This program is from 11am-12pm.

Speaking of exercise, the library offers free yoga classes each month.

Adult Chair Yoga takes place every Tuesday from 12-1pm in the MultiPurpose Room. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. Yoga for young children is offered on July 28th and August 11th. Yoga for Babies, three to eleven months, is from 10:30-11am, Yoga for Toddlers, 12 to 35 months, is from 11:30am-12pm, and Preschool Yoga, ages three to five, is from 12:30-1pm. Active older children can take part in a Zumba Kids class on Tuesday, July 19th from 2-3pm. It is presented by Baptist Health South Florida.

The Weston Branch Library is located at 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 10am to 8pm and Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. For more information on library programs call 954-357-5420.

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Chiropractic? Why Not? “A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward”

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Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the right.

Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood.

Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists.

I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more…

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened!

It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.”

– E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.”

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Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!

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now before you go! Summer rainstorms often result in closures of Weston’s sports fields. This can be an inconvenience for athletes as well as recreational park-goers. With a quick check of the RainoutLine notification system, residents can get updated field status before leaving the house.

“The RainoutLine is a great tool for our park users, particularly those involved in the various sports leagues,” states Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation. “RainoutLine embraces today’s technology to allow a user to choose how they want to get information about field closures. Better yet, that information is relayed immediately as soon as we make the decision, so residents are always up-to-date.”

RainoutLine is easy to use and allows users to choose a preferred method of communication to receive alerts about field closures. The service is currently available for Weston Regional Park’s baseball/softball fields, soccer/flag football fields, and turf rinks; Tequesta Trace Park’s baseball, football/lacrosse, and rugby/FUTSOC fields; and Vista Park’s baseball and soccer fields. As soon

as a decision is made by the Parks Department to close a park or particular field, RainoutLine instantly sends subscribers the cancellation information via their choice of communication tools.

Weston residents have five options on how to find out if a particular park or field is open: ▸▸ Free Mobile App – download the RainoutLine app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App Store, or Nook. ▸▸ Email – create a free login, then add your email address to the email alert list for real-time alerts ▸▸ Text Message – create a free login, then add your phone number to receive text message alerts ▸▸ Phone – call 754-227-8999 and follow the extension for the park and field that you are interested in ▸▸ Weston website – Visit the Park/Field Closures link under Events & Recreation on the City of Weston homepage (www.westonfl.org) To protect park guests from the dangers that come with summer storms, the City of Weston employs the Thor Guard Lightning Prediction System in Weston Regional Park, Tequesta Trace Park and Vista Park. The system constantly monitors and evaluates the electrostatic levels in the atmosphere that could produce lightning and activates when ion levels are in a lightning producing range.

If lightning is in the vicinity, the warning system will emit a loud horn blast, warning athletes and park visitors to clear the fields and seek shelter. The system also gives an “all-clear” notice, by emitting three short horn blasts, giving visitors the okay to resume their activities. Signs within the parks explain how the system works.

Visitors Guide is Valuable Resource for Residents

By Stacey Bomser

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on’t let the name fool you. The City of Weston Visitors Guide is a great resource for residents as well. It includes a listing of local restaurants, shops and personal service establishments that would be utilized by visitors to our City, as well as those of us who call Weston home.

Originally titled The Dining, Shopping, Lodging Guide, the City has distributed this publication in print and online since 2002. It was expanded a few years ago to include other resources and was renamed the Weston Visitors Guide. In addition to restaurants, shops and hotels, it now includes city parks, gas stations, supermarkets, financial institutions and more – all services that a visitor or resident might need in Weston.

“While it is called a Visitors Guide, it is an equally beneficial tool for residents and something handy to keep in the car or the kitchen for that ‘we want take-out’ phone call,” states Denise Barrett-Miller, Director of Communications for the City of Weston. Her department compiles and prints the Visitors Guide.

For consumer convenience, there is a chart listing every dining establishment in town with price range, address, phone number, hours of operation, and whether it serves alcohol. To make the guide even more user friendly, each listing also includes a map locator so you know exactly where it is in Weston.

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A Communications Department staff member physically visits each shopping plaza/location every time the guide is updated to see which businesses have changed and to make other corrections. Barrett-Miller points out that while there is no cost to be included in the guide, a business must have a commercial storefront in the City of Weston and maintain a valid Business Tax Receipt (also known as an Occupational License).

The Visitors Guide is a comprehensive list updated periodically throughout the year. The current guide includes shopping venues, restaurants, personal services, financial institutions, hospitals/urgent care facilities, houses of worship, lodging, post office, supermarkets, library, automotive services, and parks and recreational facilities.

“This is an inexpensive service provided to enhance visitation to our local merchants,” states Barrett-Miller. “It provides visitors with easy access to a thorough list of services that they would likely need or wish to experience while visiting Weston. It’s also a convenient resource for residents to know what’s available here in town so they can support our local businesses.”

The City of Weston Visitors Guide is distributed to all hotels within the city and Cleveland Clinic Florida. It is also available at City Hall and the Weston Community Center. You can download a copy at www.westonfl.org/media/docs/misc/2016_VisitorsGuide.pdf.

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Weston Goes Green – Large Turnout for Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Community News

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undreds of Weston residents participated in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronics Recycling Collection event held in May at the Public Works Services Center. With 487 participants, the turnout was much greater than anticipated. This was the second collection event in just four months; more than 900 people participated in the January collection. Between the two events, nearly 46 tons of toxic or hazardous materials were

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of consumer products that contain chemicals with collected and disposed of properly. one of the four characteristics: toxic, ignitable, corAt the May 15th HHW and Electronics Collection rosive, or reactive as defined by the Environmental event in Weston, residents disposed of 19,139 pounds Protection Agency. According to the EPA, the averof HHW. This included 13,380 pounds of latex paint, age household has as much as 100 pounds of HHW 1,080 pounds of flammable liquids and solids, 978 pounds of corrosive liquids and solids, 716 pounds of in the garage or storage. This includes items such as oil and latex paints and thinners, used motor motor oil, 420 pounds of lead batteries, 458 pounds oil, auto fluids and gasoline solvents, pesticides, of aerosol cans, 97 pounds of fire extinguishers, and fertilizers, drain cleaners, tires, mercury thermommuch more. In addition, residents recycled 15,720 eters, and batteries including rechargeable and pounds of electronics including automobile.

6,556 pounds of televisions, 6,267 In addition to household hazardous waste, the pounds of copiers and printWeston event also accepted electronics items includers, 2,542 pounds of computers ing computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, charand laptops, and 355 pounds of gers, DVD and VCR players, copiers, mice and more. monitors.

If you missed the event, don’t worry. Weston The Public Works Department residents can drop off household hazardous waste was thrilled with the outcome. for safe disposal and electronics for recycling at Officials did not expect such any of the three Broward County permanent drop-off a successful collection in May, locations. The closest is the Central HHW Drop-Off because of the record amount Station at 5490 Reese Road in Davie. There are of drop-offs in January. At the additional sites in West Park and Pompano Beach.

January 31st HHW and Electronics All three are open on Saturdays from 8am-4pm. To Collection event in Weston, resiparticipate you must bring proof of residency (photo dents disposed of 36,724 pounds ID and a document that shows your official address of HHW and recycled 18,871 such as a tax bill, TRIM notice, voter registrapounds of electronics. tion, utility bill, or other official government-issued Household Hazardous Waste document). refers to used or leftover contents For more information on Broward County’s Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling programs visit www.broward.org/WasteAndRecycling/ WasteDisposal/Pages/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx.

Weston’s Drinking Water Meets All Safety Standards

By Stacey Bomser

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rink up! Weston’s drinking water meets all state and federal requirements, meaning it is perfectly safe for you and your family to consume. The findings are revealed in the City of Weston’s 2015 Water Quality Report: Every Drop Matters.

“Our goal is and always has been to provide residents a safe and dependable drinking water supply,” said Denise Barrett-Miller, Weston’s Director of Communications. “The City of Sunrise Utilities Department, which supplies Weston’s water and owns and maintains the water treatment plants, routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to federal and state laws.”

Our water supply comes from groundwater wells that draw from the Biscayne Aquifer. South Florida’s unique topography creates a highly effective purification system by filtering water through soil, sand, and rock. In addition, our water is treated by state of the art membrane softening at the Sawgrass Water Treatment Plant. Chlorine and ammonia are added for disinfection, and fluoride is added for dental health purposes.

Although the Biscayne Aquifer is continually replenished by rainwater, it is not limitless. Water conservation is necessary and something everyone must practice.

Statistically, the average American family of four uses 400 gallons of water per day. It’s easy to see how water usage quickly adds up with three gallons used for every toilet flush and two and a half gallons used while brushing teeth or washing hands. Showering is even worse, with the average ten minute shower using 20 gallons of water.

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2 0 1 5 A N N U A L D R I N K I N G WAT E R Q U A L I T Y R E P O RT F O R T H E C I T Y O F W E S T O N Este reporte contiene informacion importante sobre su agua potable. Para preguntas oassistencia en Español por favor llamenos al centro de communidad (954) 389-4321.

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C ITY OF W ESTON 2 0 1 5 WAT E R Q U A L I T Y R E P O RT There are some simple steps homeowners can take to conserve water. You can save up to 1,000 gallons of water per month by running the dishwasher or washing machine only when full. A leaky EVERY faucet can waste 100 gallons per day, so fix leaks quickly. When giving your pet MATTERS fresh water, don’t empty the bowl down the drain, use it to water your plants.

ALSO INSIDE, The City of Weston is doing its part to conserve water. The City uses water from its canals and lakes for irrigation, not potable water. Timers equipped with rain sensors ensure that each irrigation zone is only watered twice per week, during off-peak hours, when necessary. In addition, when planting the City uses native plants and xeriscape (landscape requiring little or no irrigation) materials, which require substantially less water than non-native plants.

In addition to conservation, the City also promotes recycling. Because drinking water in Weston meets all of the federal and state drinking water standards, there is no reason to purchase bottled water (except for hurricane supplies). For every six water bottles used in the U.S., only one is recycled. City officials urge residents to take advantage of the weekly recycling service and recycle all water bottles.

While out and about in Weston’s active parks, utilize the visible and creative recycling containers to dispose of water bottles, as well as sports drink containers and soda cans.

For more information on Weston’s water quality, conservation efforts and money saving tips, download the City of Weston 2015 Water Quality Report at www.westonfl.org/media/ Weston2015_WaterQuality_Report.pdf.

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By Daniel J. Stermer, Mayor, City of Weston

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t has been a full decade since a hurricane made landfall in the State of Florida. Hurricane Wilma hit Broward County with winds just over 100 mph in October 2005. Thankfully deflating from a Category 5 to barely a Category 2 hurricane, it cut power to over three million homes and businesses, shattered windows, and interrupted water service. Weston spent the next four years implementing a Master Re-Landscaping Plan to address the landscaping damage to city-owned properties at a cost of almost $8 million.

The moral to this story: we quickly forget how it only takes just one storm to quickly turn our lives upside down. Hurricane preparedness is still key and residents must remember the first 72 is up to you, meaning you need supplies on hand to be self-sufficient for your entire family for a minimum of three days. You can find preparedness check lists just about anywhere, including on the City’s website. It is infinitely easier to grab extra water, batteries and food goods each time you shop, rather than wait until a storm is approaching. You can donate unused food items to the local Harvest Drive or food pantry in mid-November. It is also essential to have a family and/or business communication plan in place PRIOR to an emergency. A great resource is www.

Ready.gov.

As far as the City of Weston’s operations are concerned, our staff is prepared and so is the new Weston Emergency Operations Center, which will be the City’s base of operations for any disaster. City staff recently participated in a statewide disaster exercise at the facility; as preparedness is key for us, as well as you, to help ensure we all survive the storm and its aftermath safely.

The key to preparation is also information. Your phone numbers should be registered with Weston’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System. This system is used strictly for emergency notifications and after-emergency information. Sign up today by clicking on the CodeRED Enrollment link on the City’s homepage at Westonfl.org or call 954-385-2002 and a City staff member will register you.

The hot summer months also have an increase in activities in and around water. Drowning is a preventable tragedy. Everyone should learn how to swim and all children need supervision in and around water at all times. Weston was recently awarded the Water Smart Weston designation by the Florida Department of Health for efforts in drowning prevention education, but education is an ongoing effort. Did you know that all Broward County residents, ages six months to four years, qualify for a coupon of $40 toward swim lessons? Visit www.WaterSmartBroward.com for details. CPR is also an important element. Weston BSO Fire Rescue offers free CPR training year round, because anytime is the perfect time to learn to save a life.

Lastly, as the start of the new school year approaches, two schools in Weston will have new opening and closing times: Cypress Bay High School, 7:40AM-2:45PM and Falcon Cove Middle, 9:25AM-3:55PM. Don’t be late…

I hope that everyone enjoys the remainder of their summer. Be safe, be prepared… and have fun! Your City Commission will take a short recess and will be back in full swing with budget reviews and meetings. The public hearing dates for the proposed Weston budgets are tentatively set for September 12th and 26th at 7PM at Weston City Hall. Please confirm dates/times at WestonFL.org/Events. We welcome your input.

Until next time…

Mayor Stermer can be contacted via email at dstermerwestonfl. org or 954-385-2000.

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Florida and Its History of Fracking

By Representative Richard Stark

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lorida has a long history of oil drilling in parts of southwest Florida and the Panhandle.

Fracking is beginning to be thought of as a common practice in our state. This past February, the State passed a bill that would allow fracking to occur.

Fracking is shorthand for hydraulic fracturing, a type of drilling that has been used commercially for 65 years. Today, the combination of advanced hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling is mostly responsible for surging U.S. oil and natural gas production.

Hydraulic fracturing involves tapping shale and other tight-rock formations by drilling a mile or more below the surface before gradually turning horizontal and continuing several thousand feet more. Thus, a single surface site can accommodate a number of wells.

In March 2013, the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee voted unanimously to approve a measure (HB 743) that would direct the state Department of Environmental Protection to set up a registry to collect the information about chemicals and volumes of water used in the fracking process, should fracking occur in the state. The Senate version (SB 1028) had been filed but not yet heard in a committee.

In November 2014, two Florida State Senators filed legislation that, if passed, would have banned fracking in the state to protect the water supply, environment and robust tourism economy. That bill failed to pass, but was reintroduced in 2015.

In June 2015, legislators passed a ruling allowing customers of Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest utility, to pay up to $500 million a year in unregulated natural gas hydraulic fracturing projects. Florida Power and & Light will be the first utility in the nation to be allowed to use ratepayer money for such an unregulated risk.

In November 2015, Florida’s county commissioners opposed a push by state lawmakers that would curtail their ability to regulate or ban fracking in their counties.

As of November 2015, 20 counties in Florida had fracking bans, including Broward and MiamiDade. The bans covered 43 percent of the state’s population, or eight million people. However, state bills (HB 191 and SB 318) would curtail county’s ability to regulate fracking, and instead would manage this type of resource development at the state level. The proposed state bills would take away the county or city’s ability to ban fracking. Only zoning ordinances passed prior to 2015 would be enforceable if these state measures pass.

In February 2016, the Florida House approved a bill that would regulate fracking in the state. HB 191 will allow fracking, however this drilling will not be allowed until after a report by state environmental regulators is released in 2017. Earlier, the Florida House rejected a measure that would have forced the oil and gas industry to disclose carcinogens and monitor the effects of fracking on pregnant women and drinking water. Even so, the bill would prevent local governments from banning fracking within their jurisdiction.

The jury is still out on whether fracking is safe when regulated. I’ll do my best to keep you posted.

State Representative Richard Stark (D-Weston) represents House District 104 which includes all of Weston. You can reach Rep. Stark at Richard.Stark@myfloridahouse.gov or by calling his legislative office at 954-217-0287.

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Q: Is staging really important?

On average, a staged home sells 88% faster — and for 20% more money — than a home that’s left as is. Buyers have a “model-home” mentality – especially those who bought during the “planned development era.” The buyers must envision themselves living in your home.

When you begin packing and the buyers see boxes marked, “Susie’s Room” and “Billy’s Room” in the garage, the Sellers have psychologically let go of the home and may be more amenable to negotiations.

Q: Should Sellers be present when buyers view the home?

This makes the Buyers uncomfortable. They can’t make comments or ask questions.

The owner — who has no objectivity – has a tendency to become defensive if a potential Buyer makes a comment that could be a little negative.

The Buyers realize that the Sellers have not let go of the home and would be tougher and perhaps non-negotiators.

Q: What is the broker fee?

Typically 6% of the sales price. Unlike lawyers, who get a contingency, or doctors, who get paid by the appointment, listing agents get paid only when they make a sale.

Not all agents are created equal. Be sure that you trust that person and are comfortable with them. You may have to interview more than one.

The breakdown of the fee is as follows: ▸▸ I f I were to take six, one-dollar bills (representing the 6% fee), three of those dollars are set aside as part of my marketing to entice the buyer’s agent to show and sell my listing. ▸▸ T he fourth dollar goes towards my expenses since I am an independent contractor. My expenses include: marketing the home, marketing myself, gas, signage, brochures, website, professional photography, virtual tours, videos – to name a few. This would include income tax which includes 15% to Social Security. ▸▸ T he fifth dollar goes to pay the fee to my broker. ▸▸ T he sixth dollar is, well, you guessed it – what the listing agent retains or reinvests in the business.

Some companies cut fees and offer 2% or 2.5% to the buyer’s agent. The buyer’s agent may show that property but may not encourage the buyer to make an offer. Some agents have negotiated that the buyer make up the difference to make the fee whole at 6%. The buyer may have to agree if inventory is low and the choices are few – therefore, a fee typically paid entirely by the Seller gets shared with the Buyer.

Regardless, a great listing agent works to get a home sold and closed.

Screening the Buyers and guiding the Buyers’ agent to present a complete offer package is just part of the job. From staging to closing, a listing agent works seven days a week until everything is marked “Complete” on the checklist.

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These statistics highlight the dangers that we face during the summer when our children are more likely to be home or at a friend’s house, and outside around water. By following these simple safety tips we can help prevent this type of tragedy from occurring: ▸▸ NEVER leave children unsupervised in or around a body of water. Not even for a moment or to take a phone call! Children can drown in as little as two inches of water in less than one minute. ▸▸ If you are unable to find your child, check the pool first or body of water first. Drowning is a silent event and you will not be alerted. ▸▸ Install a self-closing gate around your pool. ▸▸ Alarm every door leading to water to alert you if a child has gone outside. ▸▸ Teach children water and swimming skills. The YMCA offers these types of swimming programs. ▸▸ During pool parties or family beach gatherings, designate an adult to watch the children. If this adult needs to leave, even for a moment, then this responsibility needs to be clearly delegated to another adult. ▸▸ Remove any toys that may attract children to the pool area. ▸▸ Keep lifesaving equipment (a pole, life preserver and rope) in the pool area. ▸▸ Do not rely on flotation devices to protect your children in the water.

Nothing is better than isolation and supervision. ▸▸ Finally, take the time to learn CPR. Weston BSO Fire Rescue offers free CPR classes every month and the class only takes a few hours.

Once this type of tragedy occurs, it’s too late to realize how vulnerable our children are or that we should have taken steps to prevent this from occurring.

The time to act is now! Please do so and enjoy a relaxing and safe summer with your family.

For more information please contact District Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon at (954) 389-2015 or by email at Harris_Bouchillon@ Sheriff.Org.

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Weston CERT Hosts Regional Disaster Drill community news

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n the event of a plane crash, hurricane or other disaster situation, Weston’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is prepared.

CERT members are ordinary men and women who have completed training, provided free of charge by BSO Fire Rescue, in disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and other disaster medical operations.

Following a large-scale incident, local emergency responders can initially become overwhelmed. When activated following a disaster, CERT members assist their families, their neighbors, and their communities by utilizing lifesaving skills in a safe and effective manner until professional emergency resources are available to assist.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue & Emergency Services and Weston CERT recently hosted a CERT Regional Training Drill at Weston Regional Park. The park was transformed into a site of mass casualties as members of CERT programs from Weston and other municipalities took part in the drill simulating a small plane crash with multiple victims. The

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attendees implemented the Incident Command System, conducted a scene size-up, performed mass casualty triage, fire suppression, and search and rescue.

During the drill, “victims” presented injuries and vitals to CERT members who practiced their skills in assessing medical need levels, providing disaster first aid, and transporting victims out of harm’s way. As with professional Fire Rescue personnel, training exercises such as this help CERT members hone skills and allow for consistent delivery of learned skills and protocols.

To date, over 90 Weston residents have completed the Community Emergency Response Team training program offered by BSO. The Weston CERT teams have completed 24 hours of training in the areas of building construction, fire suppression, first aid, terrorism response, disaster psychology and disaster preparedness. One of the highlights of the course is utilizing different types of fire extinguishers on actual flames. CERT members meet monthly to keep up with their training and learn new skills.

The CERT program is incredibly important to the Weston community

because it trains residents how to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life-saving and life-sustaining needs in the event of a hurricane or other disaster situation. It truly is a neighbors helping neighbors grass roots program.

For more information on CERT and how to become a member call the Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue Station No. 81 in Weston at 954-389-2015 or visit http://www.westonfl. org/Departments/FireEMS/ CERTProgram.aspx.

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Cleveland Clinic Florida Transplant Center Breaks Record community news

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n just three short years, Cleveland Clinic Florida has become Broward County’s largest provider of single organ transplantation. The program is largely responsible for the region’s record-breaking year in 2015. Last year, for the first time, South Florida exceeded 700 transplants, up 15 percent over 2014.

Cleveland Clinic Florida was responsible for about 83 percent of that growth.

“When we originally sought approval to offer transplant services at Cleveland Clinic Florida, we knew there was a critical, unmet need that was forcing patients to receive care outside South Florida, and our growth in 2015 proves it,” said Wael Barsoum, MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Florida. “Thanks to the team of nationally recognized transplant specialists The Cleveland Clinic Florida Transplant Center Team. we have assembled, Cleveland Clinic Florida has organ transplantation in the state. been able to help meet that burgeoning need and “While we are proud to be one of the fastest growing transplant programs in achieve exceptional results on behalf of our patients.”

Florida, it would not be possible without the selflessness of the organ donors and According to transplant surgeon Cedric Sheffield, MD, Director of the their families who enable us to perform these life-saving surgeries,” Sheffield Cleveland Clinic Florida Transplant Center, “Cleveland Clinic Florida has evaluadded. “We honor their sacrifice and encourage everyone who is not currently a ated more than 1,500 organ transplant candidates since the program’s inception, registered organ donor to consider making the gift of life.” illustrating that quality and good results always attract patients.”

Donate Life Florida hosts the state’s organ, tissue and eye donor registry. Today, The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) granted approval in 2013 to more than 5,200 patients listed at Florida transplant centers await life-saving Cleveland Clinic Florida to perform adult liver and kidney transplants. In 2014, organ transplants. Many of these individuals may get a second chance at life the hospital was granted approval to perform adult heart transplants. To date, thanks to the generosity of those who designate themselves as organ, tissue and Cleveland Clinic Florida has performed 269 organ transplants, consisting of 159 eye donors on Florida’s organ and tissue donor Registry. One donor can save up kidney transplants, 92 liver transplants, and 18 heart transplants. to eight lives through organ donation and enhance dozens more through tissue In addition, as Broward County’s only approved multiple organ transplant and eye donation. Interested individuals can register to become organ donors at provider, Cleveland Clinic Florida has performed 13 liver and kidney transplantawww.donatelifeflorida.org or when obtaining or renewing their driver license. tions to patients requiring both organs and is the third largest provider of multiple

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s a parent, you want the best for your child. Tiny Planet Preschool is committed ito providing the best educational experience possible for preschool students in a loving and caring environment.

What are the ages of the children you serve?

Our preschool and daycare serves children from six weeks to five years of age. We offer an aftercare program for children ages six to eight years.

Tiny Planet General Manager Ivis Mateos answered some commonly asked questions about the preschool and daycare facility.

Please describe Tiny Planet Preschool. Tiny

Planet Preschool is a part of Graven International Group, Inc., an educational company with over 25 years of experience and a winner of eight International General Manager Ivis Mateos and Director Molly Brousseau Awards of Excellence in education. Tiny Planet was established in the United States as an extension of the organization whose priority is to continue to spread its philosophy of modern education with traditional values.

What is special about your staff? Tiny

Planet teachers are dedicated, passionate and, most importantly, focused on stimulating the strengths of each student. They are all professional educators that meet or exceed the criteria set by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Every teacher is CPR and First Aid Certified with background checks cleared on both a local and national level.

ment programs such as swimming classes, Spanish, music, and many more. Our facility is newly remodeled featuring brand new floors, furniture, air conditioning, and an organic garden which encourages our children to be eco-conscious. We have a full functioning gym and a media center equipped with iMac’s, Apple Smart TV, as well as iPads in the classrooms which teachers use as educational tools.

What other programs do you offer? Tiny

Planet offers an aftercare program with transportation from local elementary schools, along with tutoring and homework help. These students follow a curriculum filled with fun activities and can also use the computers and iPads for homework and to access educational sites necessary for success in school.

Why should a parent consider Tiny Planet?

Since you entrust your most precious gifts to us, which are your children, we commit to molding them into happy, well-rounded boys and girls.

Tiny Planet Preschool is located at 16098 W. State Road 84. It is open from 7am to 6pm. For more information visit www. tinyplanet.edu or call 954-384-4884.

What is Tiny Planet’s educational philosophy? Tiny Planet believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to learning in order to promote a child who has strengths in all disciplines. Our bilingual curriculum enforces the importance of dual language education and we are a proud winner of the 2016 Best of Weston Best Bilingual Preschool.

Please explain your curriculum. Our teachers

and students benefit from the use of a creative curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emila philosophy. This allows the children to make their own inferences and the ability to explore their own outcomes.

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What type of individualized attention do students receive? Tiny Planet strives to main-

tain lower than required student to teacher ratios to insure that our teachers are able to run their classrooms as efficiently and, most importantly, as safely as possible.

What differentiates Tiny Planet from other preschools? At Tiny Planet, we offer our stu-

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Cypress Bay Graduate Receives Government Studies Scholarship

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ship,” said David Rosenof, Past President of the Broward League of Cities. “The anielle Bush is a natural leader. She most recently served as Editor-InLeague is honored to shine the spotlight on these four highly deserving scholars Chief of The Circuit, Cypress Bay High School’s award-winning student for their dedication to their education, their achievements in the community and newspaper. She was also a member of the school’s debate team. The their passion for political science and Class of 2016 graduate is planning to expand government. We hope others can learn on these experiences next year at the from their successes and drive.”

University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, The Broward League of Cities’ where she plans to major in public policy with Scholarship for Government Studies a minor in journalism. recognizes students who have dem“As a freshman, I started debating in the onstrated strong leadership skills, public policy arena and was immediately academic achievement and a commitinterested in the various topics I had to ment to community service. Danielle research. I was able to take that interest to the certainly embodies all of those next level as an intern for Congresswoman characteristics.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz in her local district In addition to serving as Editor-Inoffice for two years and on Capitol Hill last Chief of the school newspaper, she summer,” shares Danielle. “During that time, was a member of numerous honor I was able to attend Congressional hearings societies and organized a service projand briefings, follow amendments on the ect through one of the Weston middle House floor and work alongside legislative schools. “This program gave me the aids to learn the inner-workings of Congress. opportunity to recognize students I hope to continue working in this field and who were committed to their commuperhaps return to the Hill in some capacity in Thomas Morin, Neal Bush, Scholarship Recipient Danielle Bush, and Broward League of Cities First Vice President and Weston City Commissioner Jim Norton. nity service projects and help them the near future.” to continue their interest by offering Danielle is one step closer to reaching additional support,” noted Danielle. that goal thanks to a Broward League of Cities scholarship. She was one of four This Scholarship for Government Studies program is one of the many ways the Broward County high school students to receive a $1,000 academic scholarship.

Broward League of Cities promotes and supports education. It also runs a Student The Scholarship for Government Studies program provides financial assistance to Ambassador program for high school students planning to pursue a future career high school seniors who plan to attend a college or university to pursue a major in in public administration, political science or a government-related field. public administration, political science or other government-related field.

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condition that affects 70 million Americans, high cholesterol, continues to be a growing concern in today’s society. Unfortunately, it is very common for practitioners to prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs, known as statins, in hopes of preventing a possible heart attack. But did you know that taking these drugs could actually increase your chances of getting a heart attack?

There are serious risk factors associated with taking statins - which include name brands such as Crestor and Lipitor - that need to be considered by doctors and patients before starting treatment. For example, statins are known to lower production of Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10), an important antioxidant produced by the human body, which is needed for basic cell function. When CoQ10 levels are depleted, cells lose energy and free radicals are increased in the body, which in turn causes damage to mitochondrial DNA. Without CoQ10, one of the most important nutrients in the body, your heart muscle loses strength and its ability to pump blood, which leads to heart failure.

Although statins are intended to help you reduce the risk of a heart attack, they interfere with important body functions and might be at fault for causing the very same condition you are trying to prevent. CoQ10 production slows down naturally as we age, so if you are on a statins regime it’s critical to ask your doctor about supplementation. With research shedding light on serious complications of statin usage, patients should consider alternative, more natural options to improve their health.

At a functional medicine practice, we can treat high cholesterol through medical grade nutraceuticals - natural supplements that do not deplete the body of important nutrients. Examples of natural supplements we use are aged garlic extract and bergamot. It must be noted that when working with supplements, it’s not only the type that’s important, but its purity as well. Supplements must be administered in the proper form and dosage to ensure success - and this is where the expertise of the functional medicine doctor comes in.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all parts of the body and it is critical to the normal function of all cells. Your body produces the cholesterol it needs, but cholesterol is also found in the foods you eat. When there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it can build up on the walls of the arteries causing these to narrow or harden preventing your heart from getting the blood it needs thus increasing the risk of a heart attack.

High cholesterol is caused by different factors and a good doctor must not only look at total cholesterol levels, but also particle size and content of that cholesterol. The particle size is extremely important as dense particles in large amounts may cause inflammation and plaque, which recent research indicates may be more important when it comes to morbidity and mortality than just the total number of LDL, also known as the “bad” cholesterol.

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Student Plans Party to Bring Happiness to Holocaust Survivors

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popular hits from Broadway including “Stars” from Les Miserables, “Seasons of Love” from Rent, and “All I Ask of You” from Phantom of the Opera.

Jason says the guests thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. “They loudly cheered for the performers and asked us to come back next year. Their smiles said it all! They seemed very happy and grateful.”

Jason says he too was grateful for this experience. “I learned that people really appreciate it when you go out of your way to make them feel celebrated, and that in spite of their earlier experiences in life, the survivors are very kind and appreciative people with a positive outlook.”

The students who participated in the project found it rewarding and many of them told Jason that it felt good to bring celebration and joy to so many people.

“They liked meeting the Holocaust survivors since very soon many of them won’t be left to talk to,” noted Jason.

“We can never forget the atrocities of the past. The lessons which the survivors taught us about perseverance and the durability of the human spirit must remain with our generaJason Gold enlisted the support of friends and student musicians tion and every generation to and singers from Cypress Bay High School to entertain Holocaust survivors living at Century Village. come.”

schmooze together and spend some time around kids who I know bring happiness to them,” explains Jason, who will be a senior this year.

Jason worked with the Goodman Jewish Family Service of Broward County to coordinate the event at Century Village in Pembroke Pines. The Holocaust survivors were treated to cookies and coffee while socializing with each other and the students, followed by entertainment by musicians and drama students from Cypress Bay. Six flute players along with a piano player performed a selection of songs. In addition, four members of the Cypress Bay Drama Club treated the guests to

Jason Gold (third from left) and friends pose with a few of the Holocaust survivors.

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There are some misconceptions regarding sun exposure and skin cancer. You can’t get a sunburn on a cloudy day. Clouds only block some of the harmful ultraviolet rays, so a sunburn is still possible. You can’t get skin cancer where the sun doesn’t shine. Skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body, including the hands and feet. Skin cancer only affects light-skinned people. Those who are fair, are at increased risk, but anyone can get skin cancer. Using a tanning bed occasionally is safe. The United States Department of Health and Human Services and World Health Organization have classified a tanning bed as a carcinogen and research suggests that even one session may increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

Some sun exposure is essential to Vitamin D metabolism; however, excessive exposure or unprotected exposure can be very harmful.

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Sunscreen must be applied in adequate amounts to achieve the SPF rating on the label. The recommended amount is 2 mg./cm² – roughly 1 shot glass or 2 tablespoons worth of sunscreen for face and body. Patients who are concerned about obtaining enough sun exposure to make Vitamin D should be aware that current research indicates that 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure to the midday sun, 3 times a week, is sufficient to synthesize enough Vitamin D to meet our body’s needs.

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The Sagemont School Introduces VPK

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ing its curriculum to help meet this demand. “It is a major advantage to be a part of a VPK program in a college-preparatory environment with access to a multitude of materials, enrichments, and opportunities,” states Monica Vigna, Sagemont Lower School Campus Principal. “As we will continue to utilize the Links to Learning curriculum, we are very confident that our VPK students will excel academically, socially and emotionally.”

Sagemont’s Links to Learning curriculum includes many educational facets including exploring language and literacy, mathematics, social-emotional growth, wellness, digital interactions, creative expression, citizens of the world, science and social studies.

“With our technologically-rich, supportive, and culturally-diverse learning community, our students will have several opportunities to learn and experience these facets first-hand, having access to multiple hands-on learning tools to cater to various learning styles,” adds Ms. Vigna.

Students enrolled in Sagemont’s VPK program can apply to matriculate into kindergarten and a path to academic success at The Sagemont School.

“Our VPK students are a

part of our college-prep campus with access to rich technology, innovative learning opportunities, a supportive environment, cultural diversity, and so much more,” shares Ms. Vigna. “Students who stay with us through graduation have had great success in getting into top universities and Ivy League schools.”

To complement the half-day VPK, families may enroll students in the Wrap-Around program.

“Children are able to partake in the same specials as our preschool and kindergarten through fifth grade students,” states Ms. Vigna. “They would also have access to our Innovation STEAM Lab, air-conditioned gymnasium, swimming pool, and more.”

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According to the State of Florida’s Office of Early Learning, children who attend a high-quality preschool do much better when they get to kindergarten.

In fact, in 2011-12, 79 percent of children who finished VPK were ready for kindergarten, whereas only 55 percent of children who didn’t go to VPK were kindergarten ready.

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Imagine Weston Second Graders Take Learning to Heart

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tudents in Adriana Romero’s second grade gifted/high achiever class at Imagine Charter School at Weston are doing something many students won’t do until college. In order to help students visualize the circulatory system as part of a lesson on the human body, Mrs. Romero brought in a dissected cow’s heart, which is similar to a human heart except much larger, for the children to study.

“Using the cow’s heart, my students were able to identify the atria, ventricles, aorta, different valves of the heart, and much more,” states Mrs. Romero, who strongly believes that hands-on learning is the best way to learn. “I believe that the more senses you get involved when learning, the more learning will ‘stick’ with the student.”

Whether it be an anatomy lesson or math class, Mrs. Romero likes to bring “realia” into her classroom.

“Realia is an educational term. This is when objects, as coins, tools, etc., are used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living. Since bringing in a human heart was a bit difficult, I brought in an animal heart to give students a more ‘real life’ experience than simply just using videos and books.”

The students were able to see, feel and explore the heart up close and personal. “I believe the more realia you expose children to the deeper understanding they will have,” notes Mrs. Romero. “For example, listening, drawing, and reading about the heart chambers are great ways for children to learn about them.

Bringing in the actual heart and having children observe, feel, and hold it in their hands brings a much

deeper type of knowledge about the heart chambers to the students.”

When asked how she kept a class of seven and eight-year-olds from getting “grossed out” by the cow’s heart, Mrs. Romero says it was simple. “I reminded them that anything we would talk about or see, they were to look at with eyes of amazement and not disgust, for our bodies are a miracle and amazing creations. With that, the students always admired

and were not disgusted. It’s all about how you present the material.”

After studying the cow’s heart, student Angelica Munoz told her teacher that her favorite part of the experiment was being able to identify the atria. Mrs. Romero says several parents also emailed to tell her how impressed their children were with this project.

One mother wrote that her son “spent the whole afternoon talking about the lesson.”

Country Isles Fifth Graders Explore Underwater Environment

By Stacey Bomser

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hortly before the school year ended, fifth graders at Country Isles Elementary took part in a time-honored tradition at the school – a trip to the Marine Lab in Key Largo. For over two decades, teacher Brad Davis has coordinated this memorable field trip for the students.

Teacher Mercy Lopez says the Marine Lab provides students with an in-depth understanding of the diversity of marine life and the impact of humanity on the coral reef. It’s an important lesson for children living in South Florida, which is home to a delicate reef system.

“As we prepare our students to be citizens of the future, Marine Lab gives them the opportunity to be educated in how to protect and serve our coral reefs and its extensive plant and marine life ecosystems,” states Ms. Lopez.

The students were educated in preserving and respecting the coral reef. “They took part in a lab called a ‘rock shake,’. Students engaged in hands-on learning by shaking large limestone rocks that serve as home for unique invertebrates and identifying all the ‘critters’ that fell out,” shared Ms. Lopez. “Afterwards, they

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During the three-day field trip to the Marine Lab, students learned the fundamentals of plant and marine life. The lessons focused on the identification of species, preservation of marine life and mutual symbiotic relationships.

In addition to the laboratory lessons, students also participated in snorkeling trips to the coral reef and in the mangroves to observe sea life interactions. The children saw dolphin, nurse sharks, stingrays and many schools of fish.

Fifth grader Nick Marin says his favorite part of the trip was the coral reef. “It was awesome!”

Classmate Sophia Egert agreed. “I loved the snorkeling and learning all about the sea creatures.”

Ms. Lopez says the students were mesmerized by the majesty of the sea.

“Whether it was exploring sea grasses, identifying invertebrates or running into a sea turtle or dolphin, students were captivated. More importantly they gained an appreciation for the beauty that exists right in their back yard. ”

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Indian Trace Elementary Spanish Club Excels at World Language Competition

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ndian Trace Elementary School’s Spanish Club made an impressive showing at the Broward Public Schools’ District Elementary World Languages Academic Competition.

Indian Trace took home a total of 24 medals: 21 gold, one silver and two bronze.

This was the third year the school offered Spanish Club as an afterschool activity for fourth and fifth grade students. Once a week, Spanish Teacher Beatriz Cuervo taught students about the Hispanic culture and the arts.

“One of my goals as Spanish teacher and coach of the Spanish

Luis Colangelo poses with the ship replica he made for the 3D category.

Club at Indian Trace is to teach that although the Hispanic people are united by one language, their culture is very rich and diverse,” explains Senora Cuervo. “This year has been a privilege to work with a wonderful group of students in the club who learned more about the Hispanic culture in challenging and exciting ways.”

The Spanish Club spent several months preparing for the World Languages Academic Competition.

Students entered the declamation, skit, talent, poster and 3D projects categories. Depending upon the category, the contestants were judged on pronunciation, intonation, gestures, profi-

Arianna Nadorfy in the declamation category.

ciency, creativity and artistic value.

In the talent category, students Gianna Schultz, Zoe Savotinsky, Jeyda Borges, Basha Trela, Alana Dobroow, Amanda Sanchez, Iker Deleaud, Diego Comulada, Marc Norori and Antonio Turco danced “Milonga Sentimental.” Senora Cuervo says this song belongs to a musical genre from Argentina and Uruguay called Milonga.

In the skit category, Indian Trace performed the play, “La Peste del Insomnio,” based on one of the chapters from Cien Años de Soledad (A Hundred Years of Solitude) by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It starred Juan

For the skit category, Indian Trace presented a “La Peste del Insomnio”

Anabel Machado holds her winning poster.

Herrero, Carolina Nadorfy, Victoria Capparelli, Sebastian Bustamante, Dania Alcocer and Daniel Peretz.

Fourth graders Arianna Nadorfy and Derek Whiteside participated in the declamation category.

Three fifth grade students participated in the 3D project category, creating folk art related to the Hispanic culture and an oral presentation.

Isabella Alvarez made a Carreta de Bueyes (ox cart), the national symbol of Costa Rica. Luis Colangelo made a ship inspired by a famous vessel from the Venezuelan Navy. Isabella Chavarriaga made a Silleta (floral arrangement), representing the elaborate arrangements made by farmers for the annual Flower Parade in Medellin, Colombia.

In the poster contest, fourth graders Samantha Colby, Anabel Machado and Iliana Gracey created posters related to the theme: “Link and Think Globally: Learn a Second Language.”

Senora Cuervo says she was proud of her students. She set high expectations for all of them and they went above and beyond, sweeping the competition and taking home 24 medals.

Weston Thespians Take Home Cappies Awards

By Stacey Bomser

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ypress Bay High School theater students took home five Cappies Awards from the 14th annual Cappies Awards Gala held at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The event is sponsored by the South Florida chapter of the Critics and Awards Program (Cappies for short), which honors high school theater programs.

Cypress Bay received ten nominations, nine for Cats and one for criticism, and earned five prestigious Cappies Awards. Jillian Moore won Featured Actress in a Musical. Jordanne Cantrill won Cappies Carbonell Award-winning actress Patti Gardner with Angelica Herrera, for Female Dancer and also for Choreography.

Jillian Moore, Adrian Machado and Crew who won a Cappies Angelica Herrera, Jillian Moore, Adrian Machado Award for Costumes. and Crew won for Costumes. In addition, Nick Lopez won for Senior Critic.

The school’s other nominees included Suzie Fyodorov for Lead Actress in a Musical, Michael Villadares for Featured Actor in a Musical, Adrian Machado for Male Vocalist, Ben Siegel for Male Dancer, and the Jellicle Cats for Ensemble in a Musical.

Award winners were determined by votes from other students through a weighted peer review voting process. Nominations Carbonell Award-winning actress Patti Gardner with Angelica Herrera, iddle) were made by student critics from particiJillian Moore, Adrian Machado and Crew who nts Carlo Feliciani (m Scholarship recipie with Cappies Steering won a Cappies Award for Costumes. pating schools who attended productions at t). and Taylor Bar th (lef rke Cla a Melind Committee Member rival schools and wrote reviews, which were edited by theater educators and published on of NSU, received a $750 Melinda Clarke Spotlight submitted an application detailing their goals in FloridaTheaterOnStage.com. scholarship. He will attend the University of North pursuit of future education and a biological essay In addition to the Cappies Awards, two scholarCarolina School of the Arts. describing their experiences in the program. Carlo ships were awarded to Cappies nominees who Feliciani of Weston, who attended University School

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Eagle Point Elementary Students Meet the Masters

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eet the Masters is a PTAfunded art enrichment program that introduces elementary school students to famous artists of different genres. To complement this art appreciation program, Eagle Point Elementary School welcomes an acclaimed local artist each year. Paraguayan pop artists Luque Luque visited the school this year and surprised a second grade class with a private art lesson.

According to Marta Portillo, PTA Vice President and Meet the Masters Chair, the brother and sister artists, Diego and Ana Luque, who split their time between Asuncion, Paraguay,

and Weston, have created their own original style in which they both work on a single piece of art. The students studied the siblings’ artwork through Meet the Masters and the artists spoke to students on Career Day. “We try to merge Career Day with Meet the Masters so that the students learn that being an artist is a profession,” states Portillo. “Luque Luque have a background in architecture, so children saw a particular outcome for these studies.”

She says the artists’ appearance also tied into Eagle Point’s “The Leader in Me” program, which is based on Stephen Covey’s book, The

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Luque Luque exhibit two of the habits from the program: Habit #6 - Synergize (together is better) and Habit #2 Begin with the End Pop Artists Luque Luque pose with in Mind (have a Mrs. Roca’s second grade class. plan). During the Meet the Masters this artwork. lesson, students worked in pairs to Jennifer Roca’s second grade class create a single piece of work. Although raised the most money and Luque it was challenging to accept ideas from Luque surprised the children with the a friend, Portillo says once they did, art lesson. “The students felt so happy the children felt extremely proud of and special being able to have a one their conjoined effort and results. to one conversation with a real artist,” In addition to the Career Day shares Portillo. “They asked questions, appearance, the PTA arranged for asked for autographs and kept their Luque Luque to provide a private art to give their moms for Mother’s Day.” painting lesson to the class that Pop Art artists Luque Luque were raised the most money during the one of several artists students studschool’s annual art fundraiser. To ied this year as part of the Meet the help fund art programs such as Masters program. Children also Meet the Masters, the PTA sponsors learned about Jasper Johns, Vincent a campaign in which students create Van Gogh, Romare Bearden, Diego a piece of art and parents are able Velazquez and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. to buy products personalized with

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Eagle Point Elementary Students Soar on Leadership Day

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By Stacey Bomser

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agle Point Elementary School hosted its second annual Leadership Day, welcoming special guests including Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie. The day is a culmination to the year-long Leader in Me curriculum, which adapts Franklin Covey’s 7 Habit of Highly Effective People for schools. The program teaches 21st century leadership and life skills and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader.

One of the requirements of the program is to host a Leadership Day for the community. At Eagle Point, the event was a student-led showcase exhibiting all the students do to show ownership and accountability for their learning.

“Leadership Day began with our student officers from Student Council and National Elementary Honor Society, as well as kindergarten students, singing the school song and a special 7 Habit song,” shared Eagle Point Principal Christine de Zayas. “Fourth grade students performed a play called Snow White and 7 Habits.”

Afterwards, the guests were broken into small groups for student-led tours.

“All classes did something from students showcasing their work and explaining how they use the habits in their work to full class presentations,” noted Principal de Zayas. “For example, Mrs. Wucher’s fourth grade class explained their leadership binders and how the students set personal and academic goals. They explained their charts to show progress and how they use their data to make adjustments in what they need to study and how they can continue to show growth.”

Mr. Schotta’s third grade class dressed as superheroes for the event.

Broward Schools Superintendent Robert “Guests were greeted by the Pink Power Runcie listens as students present some of Ranger and Martian Man as they were their work through the Leader in Me program.

Superheroes Firestar and Storm talk to guests on Leadership Day.

treated to PowerPoint presentations created by the kids in the Digital-3 Program,” explained Mr. Schotta. “The presentations focused on the 7 Habits of Happy Kids and how superheroes use these principles to find success.”

Leadership Day is proof of the Leader in Me program’s success. Eagle Point Elementary School has participated for the past two years and has seen tangible results. According to Principal de Zayas, “Students are more confident and articulate. They now enjoy speaking up and out and taking on leadership roles in their classroom and school.”

In addition, she says the school has seen an increase in test scores since it started the program. “We attribute it to students knowing how to set goals for themselves, being able to track their progress themselves through their leadership binders, and having conversations with their teachers and peers on how they can improve and grow.”

Eagle Point intends to continue the Leader in Me program next year. Principal de Zayas says the school is working toward “Lighthouse Status,” a recognition given by the Franklin Covey Foundation.

Two Weston Students Recognized as Kids of Character

By Stacey Bomser

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wo Weston students were recognized at Broward County Public Schools’ 16th annual Kids of Character awards ceremony. The event recognized elementary, middle and high school students nominated by their schools for demonstrating outstanding character throughout the school year, including the traits of cooperation, responsibility, citizenship, kindness, respect, honesty, self-control and tolerance.

Jacob Federici, a fourth grader at Eagle Point Elementary School, was recognized for exhibiting kindness and respect. Jacob demonstrated these traits when he greeted the class’ senior citizen volunteer. The nomination letter acknowledged how Jacob made eye-contact, firmly shook hands and informed the volunteer of each day’s activities. These actions sparked Jacob’s classmates to take a more active role with the classroom volunteer, learning empathy and compassion. Jacob’s teacher wrote: “Seeing Jacob interact with our volunteer is truly magical and it has changed our classroom environment for the better.”

Jacob further exhibited the character traits of kindness and respect when he visited the Forest Trace Retirement Home with the National Elementary Honor Society during the holiday Jacob Federici, season. The students sang songs for the seniors Eagle Point Elementary School and Jacob took a special interest in sitting with a few of the residents and asking them questions. His teacher said, “Everyone who came in contact with him that day went out of their way to let his mother know what a great young man she has raised.”

Eighth grader Sophia Cury, from Tequesta Trace Middle School, was recognized for the character trait of caring. For the past two years, Sophia purchased Dunkin

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Donuts gift cards for all ten custodians at the school. She personally addressed each one and handed them out with a handshake, smile and words of thanks and holiday cheer. Her teacher wrote, “To watch the custodians’ faces light up as this young lady acknowledges their hard work with a token of love and appreciation is priceless.”

Sophia is also a dedicated Peer Counselor, who always goes above and beyond in every community service project. This past year, the students made ‘Cougar Care Packages’ for the homeless. Each bag Sophia made was accompanied by a note of encouragement for the recipient.

“Sophia is a quiet, beautiful soul and she leads by example every day,” wrote her teacher in the nomination letter. “She truly lives by the quote, ‘You must be the change you wish to see in the world.’”

The program also included the Staff of Character awards presentation. Angelica Guitierrez, the ESOL/ELL teacher at Eagle Point Elementary, was recognized for citizenship. She demonstrates this character trait by engaging students outside the classroom in extracurricular and community activities such as visits to museSophia Cury, Tequesta Trace Middle School ums, movies, and libraries to help them assimilate into our English-speaking culture.

Mrs. Guitierrez was acknowledged for facilitating experiences which make an impact on the adaptation process and language acquisition of immigrant students.

The nomination letter stated, “Her dedication to the ELL community helps both parents and students deal with any apprehension they may have about life in a new country as well as establish appreciation for their new home.”

Manatee Bay Elementary Clinches Fourth First In Math Title

By Stacey Bomser

what First In Math creator Robert Sun calls ‘Social Math’ at its finest. “Through First In Math, and with the guidance of some amazing educators, these students have been practicing the four C’s (Communicating, Collaborating, Critical Thinking and Creativity) that lead to 21st century skill acquisition all year long.”

The First In Math awards ceremony also featured a special surprise guest. Manatee Bay alumna Janae Bell was in the first fifth grade class to use the First In Math program.

She will begin her sophomore year at Harvard this fall. Janae attributed her First In Math experience as one that helped lead her to such a high level of success.

First In Math is an online competition that challenges students to increase mental math skills while completing a variety of math problems. The program starts out very simple with basic facts, but as students work their way through the skill sets they encounter advanced skills such as decimals, fractions, variables, exponents, algebraic thinking, and measurement.

Students earn virtual stickers as they work through the skill sets. As they complete different games they unlock additional games that increase in difficulty. The Top 100 students at Manatee Bay averaged 17,660 stickers per student, breaking the record they set last year of 17,158 stickers per student.

Manatee Bay Elementary’s Top Ten First in Math players pose with Principal Heather HedmanDeVaughn (right), First in Math Representative Mark Losey , Broward County’s Elementary Math Supervisor Gigi Forsman (left), School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson, and former student Janae Bell.

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anatee Bay Elementary School retained bragging rights as the number one school in the nation in the First In Math competition. For the fourth consecutive year, its fifth grade students beat out over 6,000 other schools by solving approximately three million online math problems.

In addition to being the top school, four of the Manatee Bay teams ranked in the Top Ten Teams nationwide. Annejeanette Washington’s class was #3, Samuel Allison’s class was #4, Lisa Weingartner’s class was #7, and Lisa Leider’s class was #10.

Manatee Bay Principal Heather HedmanDeVaughn is a strong proponent of the First In Math program and says she could not be more proud of her students. “My message to students was to see and feel the power of when individuals get together for a common purpose. They have proved that individually we can do great things, but collectively we can do even more! I am so proud of them and so fortunate to have teachers who lead and encourage this kind of life-changing success.”

Mark Losey, the First In Math representative for Florida, was on hand for the recognition ceremony. Despite numerous visits to the school, he said he was especially impressed this time. “My word for Manatee Bay is persistent. They just don’t give up on a goal.”

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Two Weston Schools Welcome Visitors from Vietnam

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rincipals from 25 elementary schools in Vietnam visited Weston to observe and discuss digital literacy. The group visited Gator Run Elementary School and met with Gator Run Principal Keith Peters and Indian Trace Elementary Principal Amy Winder.

These two schools were selected for the educational exchange because they are two of three Broward County schools taking part in a pilot program to promote digital literacy and competency. Both Weston schools utilize IC3 Spark Digital Tools, computer software designed to help elementary school students learn valuable digital literacy skills and earn certifications recognized by the Florida Department of The visitors were able to observe how Gator Run Principal Keith Peters poses with technology is used in the classroom. the visiting principals from Vietnam.

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“IC3 Spark is a computer to have connected with the educators from Ho Chi Minh City,” shared Mr. Peters. certification program in which students “This visit has opened my eyes to the possibility of connecting with schools and learn the ins and outs of computer prostudents around the world.” grams like PowerPoint and Excel and gain The visiting principals were able to speak to their American counterparts, as a certificate upon passing an assessment,” well as students, through an interpreter. “They were blown away by how articuexplained Mr. Peters. late our students were and how well they could speak about the certification Similar digital tools are used in Vietnam. program,” noted Mr. Peters.

The Vietnamese principals were part of He says it was interesting to learn the similarities and differences between an educational trip to the United States schools in each country. For instance, elementary schools in Ho Chi Minh City to observe how software is being used in have over 40 students per class, they go to school for at least three hours longer American classrooms. Gator Run had the than we do, and they have a scheduled nap in their day. The Vietnamese princimost participating teachers in the IC3 Spark pals were impressed with the technology available to the Weston students; both program, so it was selected to be the host Gator Run and Indian Trace Elementary are Digital 4 and 5 schools, meaning site for the visit. However, the principals all students in those grades are assigned their own laptop. Personal technology wanted to see more classrooms so they use in Vietnam schools is not available. actually visited both schools, starting their As a thank you for welcoming the Vietnamese principals into their schools, Mr. The Vietnamese principals presented gifts to Indian Trace Elementary day at Indian Trace Elementary.

Peters and Mrs. Winder were each presented with artwork of a famous pagoda Principal Amy Winder and Gator “I personally feel honored and humbled Run Principal Keith Peters in Hanoi.

Gator Run Elementary Fourth Grade Class Catches Olympic Fever

By Stacey Bomser

The Yellow Team, Olivia Erdelyi, Niyi Odewole, and Mara Lustig, won the Race to the Finish event.

Teams compete in Can You Code This?

The Green Team, Charlie Faso, Mason Levine and Brett Ravede, won the Can You Code This? event.

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lthough the Summer Olympics are still a month away, students in Lynn Mitchel’s fourth grade class at Gator Run Elementary School ended the school year with their own competition – the first annual Mitchel Sphero Olympics.

Sphero SPRKs are app-enabled robotic balls that can be used as simple remote controlled devices or used as programming and coding machines. Mrs. Mitchel’s class received the Spheros through generous contributions to Donors Choose.

Throughout the school year, students worked in teams with the Spheros to learn more about coding, collaboration and problem solving. In addition, Mrs. Mitchel allowed students to take the Spheros home for weekend “sleepovers” in order to explore the many programming activities offered by Sphero SPRK. As the culminating activity with the Sphero robots, Mrs. Mitchel came up with the concept of an Olympic Festival.

“I have a very competitive group of students and I realized the idea of a tournament would motivate them.”

To enhance the Olympic theme, the first annual Mitchel Sphero Olympics included theme-song introductions, team names, flags, medals and championship trophies.

The teams competed in three events: Race to the Finish (a road race that was won by the fastest driver); Can You Code This? (teams had to program the Sphero through a maze the fastest); and Bowling with Sphero

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Teams pose for a picture before opening ceremonies of the first annual Mitchel Sphero Olympics.

(teams were given three ball “rolls” to knock down the most paper cups).

The students were all impressed to witness the skills they mastered using the Sphero SPRKs. According to Mason Levine, “At the beginning of the year I would have never believed that I could code a ball through a maze, let alone do it faster with my partners than the rest of my classmates!”

Mrs. Mitchel says the Sphero Olympics was one of the most exciting and entertaining learning experiences she’s ever been a part of, and she’s already looking forward to the second annual Mitchel Sphero Olympics next year.

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Cypress Bay Honors The Big Kahuna

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By Jenna Rabinovitch, student writer

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ccording to Cypress Bay’s senior class president Justin Wyman, Principal Charles Scott Neely, “The Big Kahuna,” is known as the man who shaped Cypress Bay High School to be the place it is today. Since 2002 Mr. Neely has focused on not only making the Bay a successful high school academically, but also making the school be a safe, enjoyable environment for the students. To commend Mr. Neely for everything he has done, the senior class of 2016 established the Big Kahuna Scholarship, to be given to three seniors with outstanding leadership and dedication to the school.

“I, along with my other officers and advisors, decided to create this scholarship because we want to leave a mark on the Class of 2016,” Wyman said. “I wanted to do something new. I wanted to do something that could be done every year and have started with our class.”

A Big Kahuna is a surfer who has developed completely and takes new, undeveloped people under his or her wing and teaches them everything about surfing and the ocean. Mr. Neely, a surfer, applies this to his job because

he wants to be the leader that teaches the students how life works.

“The kids came to me and said ‘Mr. Neely, we would like to honor you with this scholarship’ and I said ‘you’ve got to be kidding me. That is so cool,’” Principal Neely said. “This is so amazing. It’s made up from the students, for the students, and it is a huge honor. It’s off the chain.”

Seniors Jake Steirn, Alexandra Quintana, and Pratiksha Patra won full scholarships and Holly Dennis won the honorable mention scholarship. Each student was supposed to receive a $1000 scholarship, but right before the announcement of the winners, Mr. Neely told the officers he was going to match the $1000, making each scholarship $2000. The honorable mention scholarship was $500.

“I was overwhelmed with joy when I found out I had won,” Quintana said. “I became emotional not only because the money is very helpful in terms of my education, but because Mr. Neely is a huge role model of mine and to win something that was created in his name is an honor to me.”

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Wyman said that having extra funds in the senior class budget gave the class an opportunity to assist students in pursuing their college education.

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or the annual Camp Cypress, more than 350 students from North Fork and Watkins Elementary School came to Cypress Bay High School for a day to learn teamwork, leadership skills and to participate in activities. Lead chairperson Agustina Biasutto, along with the help of Cypress Bay Television (CBTV), organized the event.

“This event is so important because it teaches these kids to not get stuck in their circumstances and realize the importance of having a good education and working hard,” Biasutto said.

Biasutto, along with co-chairs Jose Cabrera and Manuela Gonzalez, planned the event from start to finish since September. Throughout the year, they held meetings with the counselors to collect sponsorships and held fundraisers like carwashes. The money collected from these fundraisers was used to buy supplies for the activities. In addition to the fundraisers, businesses from across Florida donated supplies.

“It is really rewarding planning Camp Cypress. It makes me feel that I am able to make a difference in the lives of these kids,” Biasutto said.

At the event, there were eight different stations for the children to participate in. These included Sports, Arts and Crafts, Studio, Cooking, Carnival, Taekwondo, HOSA and Science.

“This allows the kids we bring in something a lot different to what they are used to, with the benefit of it being completely free for them,” Cabrera said. “Where the kids come from, they might not be able to go on bounce houses, eat snow cones, make music videos and much more. I got to see every station and all the kids having fun in every single one of them.”

Although this event is made for the kids to learn, Cabrera said the volunteers also learn valuable lessons.

“I feel like it’s also very important for all volunteers as they learn to value everything they have because not everyone is as fortunate as we are,” he said. “They also create very cute bonds with the kids.”

One of the counselors, Jenna Leval, said Camp Cypress was a great experience. She enjoyed helping the kids and bonding with them.

“It felt amazing being there because I got to be with all the kids and make them so happy,” Leval said. “This was my third year being a part of Camp Cypress and I love it. It was such an amazing day.”

Stephanie Stone will be a senior at Cypress Bay High School. She is News Editor of the print edition of The Circuit, the school’s student newspaper.

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ver the past 20 years researchers have been conflicted about the long-term mental effects of marijuana use among teens. The University of Maryland School of Medicine published a study in the journal of Neuropsychopharmacology underlining the dangers of smoking marijuana during a teen’s formative years.

Sylvina Mullins Raver, PhD candidate at the University of Maryland School owf Medicine and the study’s lead author stated: “We wanted to identify the biological underpinnings and determine whether there is a real, permanent health risk to marijuana use.”

The results, as reported by the Daily Mail, speak for themselves: ▸▸ E xposure to marijuana, even short-term, impairs brain activity into adulthood ▸▸ Only 20 days of small doses of marijuana use produced lasting brain damage in mice ▸▸ Regular marijuana use as a teenager greatly increases the risk of developing schizophrenia. Note: Genetic susceptibility combined with marijuana use can trigger schizophrenia ▸▸ Marijuana use before the age of 16 has been proven to hold a significant risk of permanent brain damage and prevalence of psychiatric disorders According to Raver, “Adolescence is the critical period during which marijuana use can be damaging.”

A person with schizophrenia, as well as other psychiatric disorders, present abnormal cortical oscillations; the activity patterns of brain neurons. The study to measure the effects of marijuana use in teenagers began by exposing young mice to low quantities of the active ingredient in marijuana for 20 days. After exposure, they were returned to their normal habitat to be retested as an adult.

Raver reported that, “In the adult mice exposed to marijuana ingredients in adolescence, we found that cortical oscillations were grossly altered, and they exhibited impaired cognitive abilities (impaired thinking). We also found impaired cognitive behavioral performance in those mice (impairment in tasks that require critical thinking). The striking finding is that, even though the mice were exposed to very low drug doses, and only for a brief period during adolescence, their brain abnormalities persisted into adulthood.”

Given the results above, it is safe to say that using marijuana during brain development has immediate and long lasting effects on critical thinking capabilities. Some basic critical thinking teens and adults need are driving, participating and sustaining relationships as well as applying for and maintaining a job. Smoking marijuana is not a wise choice at any age. Yet, the effects on teenagers can be permanent, which is the real danger here.

If you suspect that your teen is using marijuana and would like to find out more about how to help them please contact Alina Gastesi-de Armas, an owner and the Clinical Director of A Bridge to Growth Treatment Center as well as Seedlings, an adolescent treatment program in Weston. You can find more information on the website abridgetogrowth.com/seedlings or call 954-951-8333.

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cupuncture and Oriental Medicine continue to gain acceptance in the West. They are increasingly being used in conjunction with Western conventional medicine to treat a range of conditions, including cancer.

As one of the leading causes of death in North America, cancer is a disease that few can ignore.

Similar to conventional medicine, Oriental medicine attributes cancer to one or a combination of factors such as genetics, lifestyle and environment.

Acupuncture has received a lot of attention as an adjunctive therapy in cancer treatments for its pain relief, reducing side effects, accelerating recovery and improving quality of life. The standard medical care for cancer is effective, however the treatments are very aggressive and cause numerous unwanted side effects as well as a lowered immune system. According to the National Cancer Institute, acupuncture may cause physical response in the nerve cells, the pituitary gland and parts of the brain. These responses cause the body to release proteins, hormones and brain chemicals that control several body functions. Acupuncture affects blood pressure and body temperature, boosts immune system activity and causes the body to produce natural painkillers, such as endorphins. Acupuncture has shown the most success in the treatment of nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, night sweats, hot flashes, stress, anxiety, fatigue, pain management and the increase of white blood cell count.

The Montefiore Medical Center in New York is now offering Acupuncture to young patients in its oncology department as reported by The Early Show.

The hospital program offers Acupuncture to cancer patients as a way of helping them manage pain and symptoms from side effects of traditional treatments. Montefiore is just one of many hospitals offering alternative therapy services to cancer patients.

The strongest evidence of the effect of Acupuncture came from clinical trials on the use of acupuncture to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, surgery and morning sickness. Studies have shown that for many cancer patients the treatment with Acupuncture either relieves symptoms or keeps them from getting worse. Acupuncture is a powerful tool for pain control and is less known for its successful use in cancer-related pain and in reducing narcotic use thereby minimizing side effects. The results from Acupuncture treatment is dependent on various clinical factors such as presenting symptoms, clinical staging and areas of involvement.

Cancer is not a death sentence. It is a life changing experience not only for those who have it, but for others as well. Educating ourselves as to what options are available for treatment and overall healing can only improve our opportunities to live healthier lives.

If you would like to learn more about how Acupuncture can safely and effectively be incorporated into care for people with cancer, please call an Acupuncture physician in your area for a consultation.

Source: National Cancer Institute. www.cancer.org

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Signs include lowering or complete collapse of the arch. The front part of the foot is turned out relative to the back part of the foot and the arch bulges towards the inside of the ankle. Knock-Knees is common which exasperates the deformity. The feet, ankles, and legs just do not appear right upon examination or when the patient is standing. The child can be overweight and lacks athletic ability; general inactivity or avoidance of activity in children is common.

Abnormal shoe wear as well as a child or teenager that does not run correctly occurs due to the deformity.

Treatment begins with a complete physical examination of the lower extremity and spine to find the underlying cause. This includes examining the child’s gait (walking pattern). Physical therapy to strengthen weak muscles and loosen tight muscles and help to improve overall coordination. Occasional immobilization of the extremity to loosen up tight muscles with a walking cast is necessary to decrease the deforming force of the calf muscle on the flatfoot. Custom molded shoe insoles (orthotics) to help permanently support the foot and put it in its proper position. In most cases this will overnight correct fatigue and leg pain that the child experiences. It will also help to allow better performance in activities of daily living or sports. In some cases when conservative treatment fails, surgery can be done to help with the problem. The appropriate treatment plan can be a life-changing experience for the child! Prognosis is excellent, especially with timely management of the problem.

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hether you are a seasoned veteran of the fairway or golf novice, a pro or fairweather weekend warrior, back pain, shoulder pain, or some other golf-induced injury will seriously impair your game at least once during your life. Most golf injuries are the result of one or more of the following: ▸▸ repetitive overuse of particular muscles ▸▸ sudden overdemand of underprepared muscles ▸▸ poor or high-risk technique.

Overuse

Unlike many sports, golf involves a specific, consistent, unilateral action. Beginners and experienced golfers alike often suffer from repetitive strain and microtrauma associated with performing the same golf swing, using the same side of the body, innumerable times over the course of a game, tournament or practice. One of the common mistakes we all make is failing to read or choosing to ignore the warning signs that the body has had enough: muscle stiffness, tenderness, pain upon movement or stretch, and so on. If you feel these warning signs, postpone the game for another day.

Overdemand

Speed and power are essential components of the golf swing. Many golf injuries occur because key muscles are asked to perform maximally when they are unprepared to do so. These muscles may be already irritated from repetitive strain, being inadequately warmed-up, or otherwise weak, tight, shortened or fatigued. The result is the same: muscle strains, protective spasms, “locked” spinal joints.

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In an attempt to drive the ball farther, many golfers use enormous backswings, trunk rotations and follow-throughs. They do so at their peril. The typical golf swing subjects the lumbar spine to 98% of its maximum rotation, and an incredible 100% of its maximum lateral flexion. X-ray studies have shown the long-term result is significant degenerative changes, predominantly right-sided, in the lumbar spines of most seasoned golfers.

Many golf injuries can be avoided, and your game improved, by observing these rules: ▸▸ Warm-up properly before playing. This means raise your heart-rate, increase circulation in the major muscle groups, and then gently stretch. Get Loose! ▸▸ P repare your body for golf season. Learn the “Super Six” golf stretches and make them part of your life! Develop better abdominal strength.

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Pick Your Poison: Thumbsucking or Pacifier Use ask the expert

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long with many other parents, you may be concerned with your child’s finger sucking, thumb sucking or pacifier use. The majority of children will have one of these oral habits until two years of age. The shadows of prenatal thumb sucking have been seen on sonograms for years.

Newer 3-D imaging technology allows for vivid evidence of prenatal thumb sucking. Sucking is a natural reflex that helps to soothe infants and provides a sense of security.

Problems arise when these habits are carried on beyond the age of two. This may result in a negative affect on development of the upper and lower jaws, as well as the eventual alignment of the teeth. The amount of facial/dental changes will depend upon the duration and force of the habit.

One common effect of a sucking habit is the formation of an “open bite.”

This is a “malocclusion” (bite problem) characterized by a vertical space between the upper and lower front teeth. Another resulting bite problem is a cross-bite. This is seen as a backwards relation of the back teeth. The upper teeth will be positioned closer to the tongue than the lower teeth. Others may simply notice a “buck” appearance of the upper front teeth. Such conditions may possibly lead to self conscious feelings, social ridicule by peers and may result in speech problems or functional disorders later in life.

We are commonly asked whether one habit is better than another. Pacifier use seems to be the lesser of the “evils.” We notice less constriction of the palate with pacifier use and it is the habit more easily broken. Put another way, we cannot simply throw out a thumb or a finger as may be done with a pacifier. In either case, it is of utmost importance that an oral habit is broken long before the eruption of permanent teeth which usually occurs between the ages of 6-7.

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Most children stop oral habits on their own or with the help of their parents’ positive “big boy/big girl” reinforcement. We recommend that parents remember to praise your child for not sucking their thumb/finger instead of scolding them when they are. Try to alleviate anxiety and insecurities that may be causing the necessity to soothe this way.

Peer pressure of school aged children also helps the older thumb/finger suckers to stop. Home remedies include covering the hand with a sock, use of long sleeve night shirt with sleeves sewn closed, or rubbing aloe on the culprit thumb/finger. If attempts at habit correction fail or you begin to notice the dental/skeletal effects of these habits, it is advisable to consult with your local pediatric dentist or orthodontist. Prevention is the key!

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By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. and Kevin Lewis, Esq. Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy Protection & Consumer Advocacy Attorneys

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s the U.S. continues to lick its economic wounds from the recession’s aftermath, millions of consumers are still faced with that ugly 4 letter word — DEBT. Nearly eight out of every ten Americans are in debt, i.e., they owe far more than they own. Debt collectors have created a multibillion dollar industry preying upon the financial hardships of others. While some collection companies are legitimate, many abuse the process daily by harassing debtors, calling multiple times a day, even on weekends, attempting to collect debts. These unscrupulous debt collectors live by the philosophy that if they harass you enough, at some point you’ll simply pay the debt just to get rid of the nuisance. This article, and the articles for the next two months, will address how consumers, through the assistance of knowledgeable counsel, can fight back against debt collectors, and win big money.

There are at least three different avenues by which consumers can fight back against harassment and the never ending phone calls by debt collectors -- The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act. Each of these, individually or together, when properly presented can result in huge damages in favor of consumers and against debt collectors.

In 1991 Congress passed the TCPA. Among other things, this Act restricts debt collectors from using an automated telephone dialing system (“robocalling”) to place calls, or texts to a debtor’s cellular telephone without their consent. Since 1991, however, debt collectors have become more sophisticated, and as a result, new laws have been implemented with the assistance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in order to combat the ever-evolving tactics debt collectors use to harass consumers daily. For example, Congress has enacted severe penalties for debt collection practices which allow consumers to collect between $500.00 and $1500.00 per collection call or text!

In a recent federal case, the Court ordered a debt collector to pay a consumer $363,500.00 for robo-calling 727 times without express consent.

In another case, the same federal court determined that the debt collector should pay $1,500 per each phone call considered “willful and knowing.” In both of these cases, the consumer prevailed, because they hired a knowledgeable attorney in order to assist them with their claims.

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t’s summer. What an exciting time full of family trips, games, activities, and fun. Even though summertime can be so much fun, it can also prove to be quite the obstacle course for our eyes.

Among all those fun activities we mentioned, there are also some dangers such as the grit and dirt from parks or yard work, chemicals from pools, and a blazing sun that can cause some serious damage if not protected against adequately.

Let’s start with that searing sun. One would be surprised to know that just like our skin has the ability to burn when not protected against the sun, our eyes always have the ability to burn. There have been many, many cases of people entering offices with burned corneas each summer. The patient claims that they felt fine at first, but after a short nap or some time relaxing back inside the house, the pain becomes unbearable. Some people will even enter into offices crying from the excruciating pain.

Our sun emits rays of light varying in wavelength. These wavelengths can cause damage to our eyes, such as cataracts, when our eyes are exposed for extended periods of time without protection. Studies show that those who stayed in the sun for extended periods of time tended to develop cataracts eight to ten years before a selected group that was mostly in the shade or indoors. The most damaging of these light waves are classified as UVA and UVB. Most decent sunglasses will protect us from UVB rays and it’s even better if they are also protective against UVA. To take it a notch higher, some people use sunglasses with polarized lenses. Polarized lenses help us to eliminate 99.9% of blinding glare and also help us to enhance and brighten the colors that we see. Since 1/3 of all car accidents occur due to blinding glare, our recommendation is always to opt for polarized lenses. But, don’t forget that the little ones need sunglasses too.

Seventy-five percent of all sun damage occurs before the age of 18, so make sure your children are the first to be wearing their sunglasses when out in the sun.

Kids love to play sports. And when they do, it is important we protect their eyes from sport related injuries. The rule of thumb is normally that the bigger the ball, the less likely an eye injury. According to research, 5% of all eye injuries result from baseballs. It is important that while playing sports we wear proper eye protection, whether that is sunglasses for baseball or goggles in other sports.

Every summer is an opportunity to have fun but to also be safe. Make this summer your best summer yet. Protect your eyes from harm and enjoy your fun in the sun.

For a consultation or more information, you can reach Dr. Therrien at Weston Family Eyecare, 4472 Weston Road, 954888-9393. Dr. Therrien and her staff look forward to exceeding your expectations.

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ollywood Eye Institute provides specialized, comprehensive and courteous ophthalmic care for all ages. Board Certified Physician and Eye Surgeon Shareen M. Greenbaum, M.D. is committed to providing superior care using the most advanced treatments and diagnostic techniques. She is also dedicated to exposing students, such as Sydney Korsunsky, to the ophthalmologic field.

Dr. Greenbaum’s practice has grown substantially since it was established in 2012. As a single-practice ophthalmologist, she focuses on intraocular lens implant surgery, ophthalmic plastics, and refractive surgery. Dr. Greenbaum has been involved in multiple research projects and has been published in the peer-reviewed Retina Eye Journal for her research on Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

She is one of the first surgeons in Broward County to become certified in laser cataract surgery Dr. Greenbaum works with student intern, Sydney Korsunsky technology.

Every year, Dr. Greenbaum invites a few dedicated students to shadow her in the field. She enjoys teaching the young medical professionals and helping them reach their highest potential. Sydney, who is majoring in Public Health at the University of Michigan, shadowed Dr. Greenbaum for six weeks this summer.

“It was a pleasure to work with Sydney,” said Dr. Greenbaum, who graduated from University of Michigan. “She reminds me a lot of myself 20 years ago. She has already made the decision to pursue a career in medicine and I have no doubt she will make a great physician.”

Sydney wanted to learn more about the field of ophthalmology, as well as the daily life and routine of a physician.

“Ophthalmology is one of the most technically challenging professions in the medical field,” said Sydney. “The doctor has to work on a very small area with a limited field of vision. One wrong move and the patient could end up without sight.”

As a positive role model and mentor, Dr. Greenbaum encourages students to understand the medical field, as well as other fields.

“I advise all students to work hard to become well-rounded adults,” said Dr. Greenbaum. “While most pre-med students like to focus on science courses, I encourage them to take additional courses that will broaden their knowledge base.”

Dr. Greenbaum, who is a native of Southeast Michigan, attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with High Distinction, with a major in Spanish language & History. She continued her education at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her residency training in Ophthalmology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, where she served as Chief Resident. She is fluent in Spanish.

Anyone interested in shadowing Dr. Greenbaum and learning more about the ophthalmic field should call the office to set up an interview.

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I tell them I am unable to give them a complete cost, because billing is based upon the amount of time it will take to conclude the case. The more time, the more work, the higher the fee. I explain that the fee is really controlled by the clients and not the attorneys. If they can reach a fair and equitable agreement, the cost will obviously be less than a contested matter.

The more clients litigate, the more money they will spend. I do not “cap” my fees in a divorce action. I have been asked many times to quote a final, 100% complete price. I am unable to accommodate that request. It is unfortunate, but the cost of litigation cannot be determined at the initial meeting.

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There are certain requirements which must be fulfilled within a specific time frame. Many clients get totally stressed out when I hand then their “homework,” which requires gathering certain financial documents and completing a Financial Affidavit.

I do understand why it becomes a stressful task. Just because you may be going through a divorce does not mean that all other aspects of your life are put on hold. The financial tasks are time consuming. Many individuals who are going through a divorce are not emotionally ready to deal with the completion of financial documents. Unfortunately, these tasks have to be completed in a timely fashion. Failure to do so will lead to motions being filed and hearings being set before a judge. The result is always additional fees, which should not be necessary; but for the client’s failure to complete the task in a timely manner.

These are just some examples of situations which can cause fees to increase. As I stated previously, very often it is the client who controls the cost.

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ounging by the pool sipping a mojito, I am deeply relaxed, listening to the soothing sound of my breath as I take a yoga inhale in and a yoga exhale out. I find myself so taken by the sounds of my breath because it’s not often that I’ve been able to hear it above the noise on the football field, the chatter in the car and the shouts of the whereabouts of a lunch box, an assignment, a mouth guard or a jersey. Inhale in, exhale out, inhale in…I start to make lists. My head floods with lists; school supplies, sports equipment, wait, what still fits? Uniforms, shorts, hmmm…what color are the uniforms? Did I sign up for after care? What day does school start? Inhale in, exhale out, inhale in…and without warning I am abruptly snapped out of my Zen like state.

Each summer I find myself in this same precarious state. Of course I’ve forgotten to share with you that it’s usually mid to late August and in trying to cling on to every last bit of summer, I’ve procrastinated and done nothing yet to prepare for the upcoming school year. So the school year hits me tsunami style, as if I’d had no warning my kids would need school supplies, backpacks, uniforms or new cleats. I have to admit I’m the one at Office Depot and Target at 10pm the Sunday night before school opens with scrap papers of lists and calling around to find another store still open to find THE purple folder. Not this year though…no, not for me.

This summer I vow to ease back into the schedule rather than violently being thrashed about. Since my being ready for “Back to School” is usually the same kind of ready I am for hurricane season, and school madness can be likened to preparing for a storm, I’ve decided I am going to take my mother’s approach to hurricane preparations.

I will start by getting the lists.

Although some lists are not given out till the school open house, just like water, batteries and bleach are always on the hurricane list, I will shop for the items I know are on the school list each year. Pencils? Check. Pencil sharpener?

Check. Folders in every color known to man? Check.

I will then go shop for the items on the list. Since I am doing this with plenty of time and not last minute I’ll be able to take advantage of sales and not have to face the price gauging that happens before “the storm” or fighting in a state of desperation with some woman over the last purple folder or the last size small of the red collared shirts.

Once the shopping is done I’ll sit down to make the “school preparedness plan.” When school begins, where is each child going? School. Football practice. Tutoring. Dance. How are they getting there? Who will take them? What’s the backup plan in case of emergency? I’ll be sure to review the plan with the family and make sure everyone knows what they will have to do.

I make a mental note to enjoy this summer with spurts of preparation mixed in. I lean over and take another sip of my mojito. I inhale in…exhale out….ahhhh....At this moment I feel centered, not spread thin, organized and not scattered. I can get use to this. Now if only I could take the same approach to getting my hurricane supplies!

Jodi Cohen has a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Jodi has led many workshops on parenting, behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training and crisis management. She has been the Director of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center for the past 17 years. For more information, please contact 954-389-1232.

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o hit a fade, move the ball from left to right, aim your club at the intended target, then open your stance and your hip and shoulder alignment setting your body a bit to the left. Now make your normal swing, the path of which will follow your body alignment. The only swing change that you make is “hold on” a little more through the impact area; keep the back of the left hand firmer and going more towards the target instead of releasing and rotating as it would be in a normal shot. A full rotation and release would tend to close the club face and make you pull the ball left in the direction of your swing path.

If you want to draw the ball, your setup and swing action will be just the opposite. Close your Dean Sklar, PGA stance and body alignment a bit, drawing your right foot a few inches back from the line and aligning your body accordingly. Keep your club face aimed at the intended target. As you swing, be sure you stay behind the ball with your upper body so you will swing on the inside-to-out path your body alignment has dictated. This time you want to make a full release, an accentuated rotation of the hands and forearms as you swing through impact.

With either of these shots, the amount of curve that you obtain in the flight of the ball is something you must learn from practice. There is no formula that will tell you precisely what you must do to make the ball curve a precise distance. As with any other facet of the game, it is a learned process that comes through experimentation on both the practice tee and the course; a matter of feel that you must incorporate into your game.

There are some teachers that advocate changing the grip to create a fade or draw. My personal belief is that the grip is more awkward than changing your setup, and the sense of discomfort that results could interfere with your swing fundamentals. I like to keep it as simple as possible, so I leave the grip alone.

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Acute kidney disease occurs quickly, often over the course of a few days, and is caused by a lack of oxygen to the kidneys or exposure to toxins such as antifreeze, pesticides, and some medications. If treated promptly, acute kidney disease may be reversible. Chronic kidney disease occurs over the course of months to years and is usually progressive, meaning that it worsens over time. Early detection and treatment of chronic renal disease can slow the progression of the disease and help keep your pet more comfortable.

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Pets with kidney disease may display any or all of the following signs: increased drinking, increased urination, anorexia and weight loss, vomiting, lethargy, constipation or diarrhea.

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When the kidneys begin to fail, they lose their ability to concentrate urine.

Urine that was once deep yellow in color becomes dilute (more clear in appearance). While the difference in concentration isn’t always obvious to the naked eye, it can be detected by a urinalysis. However, you may notice that your pet is drinking more water, urinating more frequently, and urinating in inappropriate places.

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During a urinalysis, the technician will first evaluate the urine color and clarity or cloudiness. The urine is then assessed for specific gravity, which measures the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine. Insufficient ability to concentrate urine is noted by an abnormal specific gravity and is often one of the first signs of early kidney disease.

The urine is then applied to a treated dipstick that changes color to identify the pH (acidity or alkalinity) of the urine and the presence of several substances, such as protein, glucose, red blood cells, and white blood cells. For example, the presence of glucose in the urine often indicates diabetes. Protein in the urine may be a sign of kidney damage.

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A urinalysis should be evaluated with the results of a chemistry panel blood test. In early kidney disease, a low specific gravity may be the only abnormality identified. When the kidneys lose the ability to concentrate urine, the pet begins to urinate larger amounts. To make up for this loss of fluid, the pet drinks more than usual.

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Indian Trace Elementary School’s Spanish Club made an impressive showing at the Broward Public Schools’ District Elementary World Languages Academic Competition taking home 24 medals: 21 gold, one silver and two bronze.

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Tequesta Trace Middle School Athletic Director Howie Schrager presented Sonya Carmona with the MSAA Scholar Athlete Award. She was a member of the soccer and flag football teams and maintained a 4.0 GPA for all three years at the middle school.

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Tequesta Trace Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society honored outgoing 8th graders for their leadership and community service.

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The Indian Trace Elementary staff traded their teacher’s caps for chef’s hats to prepare a breakfast buffet to recognize the school’s dedicated volunteers.

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Game Night

Country Isles Elementary School families enjoyed the 8th Annual Spaghetti Family Night. The PTAsponsored event featured dinner, bingo games, music and dancing, silent auction and raffle. Funds raised support educational programs and technology purchases.

Rockin’ About Rocks Students in Meryl Jefferson’s fourth grade gifted class at Manatee Bay Elementary presented the musical play “Geology Rocks”.

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Gator Run Elementary students generously donated school supplies to benefit the Broward Education Foundation. Gator Run alum Tomas Martinez started the supply drive at the school three years ago. His cousin, Emi Guillen, and friends Anais and Arthur Pons were happy to lend a helping hand this year.

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Pre-Kindergarten students at Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Center took part in a traditional graduation ceremony, complete with cap and gown.

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The Toddler and Nursery students at Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Center took part in special end of the year performances and “moving up” ceremonies. Proud parents were on hand for the celebration.

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Fifth graders at Manatee Bay Elementary celebrated the end of elementary school with a class dance decorated to match this year’s school theme: “Manatee Bay Elementary: Where Superheroes are Made!”

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Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Center hosted a Pre-K Prom. The young students dressed up for the occasion, complete with corsages and boutonnieres.

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